Melphalan

  • Innovator band name: Evomela
  • API: Melphalan Hydrochloride
  • Packaging: Single-dose vials
  • Strength: 50 mg
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Description

Melphalan Uses:

The drug Melphalan is used in treating patients with multiple myeloma. Melphalan is an alkylating agent of the bis chloroethyl amine type.

Dosage:

This drug comes in 50 mg in single-dose vials for intravenous infusion. The recommended dosage of Melphalan is 100 mg/m2 /day administered over 30 minutes by intravenous infusion for 2 consecutive days in conditioning treatment of multiple myeloma, and the recommended dosage in palliative treatment is 16 mg/m2 administered as a single intravenous infusion over 15-20 minutes at 2-week intervals for 4 doses.

Side-effects:

The common side-effects of Melphalan are:

  • Neutrophil count decreased
  • White blood cell count decreased
  • Lymphocyte count decreased
  • Platelet count decreased
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Hypokalemia
  • Anemia
  • Vomiting
Warnings and Precautions:
  • For patients receiving Melphalan as part of a conditioning regimen, myeloablation occurs in all patients. One should not begin the conditioning regimen if a stem cell product is not available for rescue. Healthcare professionals should monitor complete blood counts and provide supportive care for infections, anemia, and thrombocytopenia until there is adequate hematopoietic recovery.
  • The patients who receive Melphalan as palliative treatment, if the bone marrow has been compromised by prior irradiation or prior chemotherapy or is recovering from chemotherapy, the risk of severe myelosuppression with Melphalan is increased. One should perform periodic complete blood counts during the course of treatment with Melphalan.
  • The patients receiving Melphalan as part of a conditioning regimen should use prophylactic antiemetic medication, and one should provide supportive care for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and mucositis. And for the patients receiving Melphalan as palliative treatment, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and oral ulceration may occur. One should use prophylactic antiemetics. And one should provide supportive care for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and mucositis.
  • Reports about hepatic disorders range from abnormal liver function tests to clinical manifestations such as hepatitis and jaundice after treatment with Melphalan.
  • Based on its mechanism of action, Melphalan can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Healthcare professionals advise females of reproductive potential to avoid pregnancy during and after treatment with Melphalan.

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Storage:
  • One should store the medicine Melphalan vials at room temperature 25°C (77°F). Temperature excursions are permitted between 15-30°C (59- 86°F).
  • Melphalan is light-sensitive.
  • One should retain the Melphalan vials in the original carton until use.
Availability in India:

The Indian Pharma helps connect buyers with suppliers who can ship Melphalan at the global level as per the needs of buyer’s. The Indian Pharma guarantees quality and delivery for the Melphalan vials.

Buying Procedure:

In order to buy Melphalan, you can contact us at our Toll-free number, 1800 889 1064, or on WhatsApp number +919310090915, or Email us at:info@theindianpharma.com along with your Identity Proof, Valid Prescription Letter, and Medical Reports.

Conclusions:

Melphalan is recommended for treating multiple myeloma. One should administer prophylactic antiemetics.

FAQ

What are the ingredients in the Melphalan vials?

The active ingredient in the vials is Melphalan hydrochloride, with the inactive ingredient Betadex Sulfobutyl Ether Sodium.

How do you take Melphalan?

The drug Melphalan comes in 50 mg single-dose vials to administer intravenously. The recommended dose of Melphalan for conditioning treatment is 100 mg/m2 /day administered over 30 minutes by intravenous infusion for 2 consecutive days (Day -3 and Day -2) before autologous stem cell transplantation. The recommended dose of Melphalan for palliative treatment is 16 mg/m2 administered as a single intravenous infusion over 15-20 minutes at 2-week intervals for 4 doses.

What type of chemo is Melphalan?

Melphalan is an alkylating agent of the bis chloroethyl amine type. Melphalan is active against both resting and rapidly dividing tumor cells.

How much does Melphalan cost?

The Melphalan cost in India may vary depending on the pharmacy you visit. To procure Flucytosine authentically, you can contact us via TOLL-FREE: 1800 889 1064 or WhatsApp: +918130290915 or Email: info@theindianpharma.com.

Where can I get Melphalan at the best price?

In order to get the best Melphalan price, always buy this medicinal product from a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Company, which is certified by higher authorities like WHO-GDP & ISO 9001:2008.

Can I get Melphalan even if I am not based in India?

The Indian Pharma helps patients access or import Melphalan, not approved in their home country against the legitimate prescription and in conformity with all local laws and regulations of their home country.

Is Melphalan available in India?

Melphalan is a prescription medicine that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed. The Indian Pharma can facilitate the supply of Melphalan to all locations after fulfilling the legal requirement (if applicable). Please contact us via +91-8130290915 | TOLL-FREE Number: 1800-889-1064 or write us at info@theindianpharma.com to know the best price of Melphalan in India.

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