CHLORAMBUCIL

Overview

CHLORAMBUCIL is a Schedule G drug.
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, Lymphoma

Frequently 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?

CHLORAMBUCIL is generally taken Before Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• 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 Swelling

Serious 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 Soreness

Disease Interactions

CHLORAMBUCIL can interfere with: IV Infection

Technical Classification

CHLORAMBUCIL is categorized as: ALKYLATING AGENTS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CHLORAMBUCIL as Ingredient

CELKERAN 2MG TAB	CHLORAMBUCIL 2.0 MG
CELKERAN 5MG TAB	CHLORAMBUCIL 5 MG
CLOKERAN 2MG TAB	CHLORAMBUCIL 2.0 MG
CLOKERAN 5MG TAB	CHLORAMBUCIL 5 MG
LEUKERAN TAB 5MG	CHLORAMBUCIL 5 MG
LEUKERAN TAB	CHLORAMBUCIL 2.0 MG