Melkeran 2 Tablet is used to treat cancer of ovaries and a type of cancer of bone marrow called multiple myeloma. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.

Melkeran 2 Tablet is used in the treatment of many types of cancer

Uses of Melkeran Tablet

Benefits of Melkeran Tablet

In Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is a cancer that begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries). This type of cancer is usually detected very late and can be fatal too. It usually spreads to the pelvis and stomach. Melkeran 2 Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but has some side effects that may be bothersome. So, you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Multiple myeloma

If you have multiple myeloma, your body is destroying bone faster than it is being replaced. This makes bones weak and painful and more likely to break. Melkeran 2 Tablet may be prescribed along with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. It is an important part of your treatment and increases the survival rate of people with multiple myeloma. This medicine will kill the cancerous cells and prevent their further growth as well as spread to other parts of the body. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective and may be prescribed if you do not have high blood calcium levels.

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Side effects of Melkeran Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Melkeran

Nausea
Vomiting
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Hair loss
Low blood platelets
Diarrhea
Decreased white blood cell count

How to use Melkeran Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Melkeran 2 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Melkeran 2 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Melkeran 2 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Melkeran 2 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Melkeran 2 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Melkeran 2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Melkeran 2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Melkeran 2 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Melkeran 2 Tablet

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Quick tips

Melkeran 2 Tablet should be taken as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nitrogen Mustard Compounds

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Alkylating agent

Patient concerns

Please tell me the interpretation of the attach report, if possible. Also guide for further treatment process.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

U r having multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma can be cured or not

Dr. Rohan Khandelwal

Surgical Oncology

Yes, if diagnosed at the right stage

Report shows higher esr value what should i do.

Dr. Priyanka Shekhar

General Practitioner

A very high ESR usually has an obvious cause, such as a severe infection, marked by an increase in globulins, polymyalgia rheumatica or temporal arteritis. A health practitioner will typically use other follow-up tests, such as blood cultures, depending on the person's symptoms. People with multiple myeloma or Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (tumors that make large amounts of immunoglobulins) typically have very high ESRs even if they don't have inflammationNeed to correlate clinicallyKindly consult your doctor

Related lab tests

Albumin/Globulin Ratio, Serum

Calcium

Complete Blood Count

Kidney Function Test

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