Melphalan
Melphalan is an alkylating chemotherapy used in selected cancer regimens.
Key takeaways
- Oral and injectable use belongs within a specialist protocol.
- It can severely suppress bone marrow and harm fertility or a developing fetus.
- Fever, bleeding or severe breathlessness needs urgent oncology contact.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
What melphalan is used for
It may be used for selected Multiple Myeloma or other specialist cancer care.
Important safety checks
Blood counts, infection, kidney function, pregnancy, fertility and other chemotherapy require specialist review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for fever, chills, unusual bruising or bleeding, severe breathlessness, mouth ulcers or a severe rash.