Alkacel
Melphalan 2mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer. A nitrogen mustard that cross-links DNA strands.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Melphalan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Alkacel on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma · Ovarian Cancer
- Alternative names
- Alkeran
- Therapeutic class
- Antineoplastic Agent; Alkylating Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Nitrogen Mustard
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to melphalan; severe bone marrow suppression
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; alopecia
- Moderate side effects
- anaemia; leukopenia; thrombocytopenia; stomatitis
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Celon Laboratories
- Onset Time
- N/A
- Duration
- N/A
- Storage instructions
- Store at 2–8°C.
- Drug interactions
- ciclosporin; nalidixic acid
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Precautions and warnings
regular blood monitoring recommended; avoid conception during treatment; risk of secondary malignancy
Serious side effects
bone marrow failure, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary fibrosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Melphalan 2mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer. A nitrogen mustard that cross-links DNA strands.
Mechanism of action
Melphalan is a bifunctional alkylating agent that creates cross-links in DNA strands, which interferes with DNA replication and transcription, ultimately inducing apoptosis in malignant cells.
Alkacel serves as a treatment containing melphalan, an active ingredient used to manage multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer. Alternative brands for the same medication include Alkeran. Celon Laboratories manufactures this option, which is supplied as a 2mg tablet.
Buying Alkacel online
Generic melphalan, much of it manufactured in India, often provides a more accessible option compared to the original brand for those seeking consistent treatment while living abroad. Consistent use of such medication is best managed under a doctor’s care to ensure proper monitoring and continuity of therapy.
What you will receive
Alkacel is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Melphalan, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient as the brand-name versions, at the same dose, by regulatory standard.