Alkeran 2mg Tablet

Short Description

Alkeran 2mg Tablet is used to treat cancer of ovaries and multiple myeloma.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Alkeran 2mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach but try to take it at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It makes skin more sensitive towards sunlight, wear protective clothing or use sunscreen. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and anemia (low number of red blood cells).

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. Alkeran 2mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Breastfeeding Warning

This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy.

Alkeran 2mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

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