Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for CLOKERAN 5MG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for CLOKERAN 5MG TAB
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Overview
CLOKERAN 5MG TAB is a Schedule G drug.CLOKERAN 5MG TAB is composed of: CHLORAMBUCIL (5 MG)
Chlorambucil is a prescription medication used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL, a type of cancer of the white blood cells) , including Hodgkin’s disease . Chlorambucil is also approved for the treatment of certain lymphomas. Chlorambucil is in a group of drugs called alkylating agents which work by affecting DNA replication causing rapidly multiplying cancer cells to die.It can cause nausea and diarrhea. Women should not get pregnant while on chlorambucil.
Usage
CHLORAMBUCIL is generally used to treat: Hodgkin’s Disease, Leukemia, LymphomaFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must
How Do I Take It?
CLOKERAN 5MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.Precautions for CLOKERAN 5MG TAB and its Constituents
- To make sure chlorambucil is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have, kidney disease, liver disease, a history of seizures, a history of head injury or brain tumor; or if you have received radiation or chemotherapy within the past 4 weeks.
- It is not known whether chlorambucil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
- Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine. Some men and women using this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children).
- Serious skin reactions can occur with this medicine. Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin; red skin lesions; severe acne or skin rash; sores or ulcers on the skin; or fever or chills while you are using this medicine.
- Chlorambucil can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the chance of getting an infection. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. If this occurs, there are certain precautions you can take, especially when your blood count is low, to reduce the risk of infection or bleeding:
- Do not touch your eyes or the inside of your nose unless you have just washed your hands and have not touched anything else in the meantime.
- Avoid contact sports or other situations where bruising or injury could occur.
- Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking chlorambucil.
Common Side-Effects
CHLORAMBUCIL : Joint Pain, Skin Rash, Body Itching, Feet Swelling, Legs SwellingSerious Side-Effects
CHLORAMBUCIL : Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Chest Pain, Cough, Fever, Chills, Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination, Shortness Of Breath, Mouth Soreness, Face Enlarged Or Swollen Glands, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)Rare Side-Effects
CHLORAMBUCIL : Muscle Pain, Itchy Skin, Skin Irritation, Loose Motion, Eyes Redness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Legs Shaking, Throat SorenessDisease Interactions
CHLORAMBUCIL can interfere with: IV InfectionTechnical Classification
CHLORAMBUCIL is categorized as: ALKYLATING AGENTS / ANTINEOPLASTICSAvailable Alternatives for CLOKERAN 5MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
CELKERAN 5MG TAB | INR 2222.22 for 30 TABLETS | CHLORAMBUCIL 5 MG |
CLOKERAN 5MG TAB | INR 2700 for 1 PACK | CHLORAMBUCIL 5 MG |
LEUKERAN TAB 5MG | INR 141.69 for 25 TABLETS | CHLORAMBUCIL 5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
CELKERAN 2MG TAB | INR 1190.47 for 30 TABLETS | CHLORAMBUCIL 2.0 MG |
CHLORAMBUCIL | CHLORAMBUCIL | |
CLOKERAN 2MG TAB | INR 1469.39 for 30 TABLETS | CHLORAMBUCIL 2.0 MG |
LEUKERAN TAB | INR 382.14 for 25 TABLETS | CHLORAMBUCIL 2.0 MG |