Description
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CompositionChlorambucil (5mg)
UsageBlood cancer, Hodgkin’s disease
CautionPotentially unsafe with Lactation
MG Medicals, Briefing of Clokeran 5mg 30 Tablet
Uses of Clokeran 5mg 30 TabletClokeran 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of blood cancer and Hodgkin’s disease.
Clokeran 5mg 30 Tablet side reactionsNausea, Vomiting, Mouth ulcer, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Bone-marrow suppression, Decreased white blood cell count, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils).
How to take Clokeran 5mg 30 TabletTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clokeran 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Clokeran 5mg 30 Tablet worksClokeran 5mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Clokeran 5mg 30 Tablet
- Do not receive live vaccine (such as measles, mumps, rubella and others) while using chlorambucil, and avoid contact with anyone who has recently received a live vaccine as there are chances that the virus could be passed on to you.
- You may be regularly monitored for blood count while taking chlorambucil.
- Do not take chlorambucil if you have recently undergone radiotherapy or received other cytotoxic agents.
- Caution has to be followed if you have a liver or kidney problems.?
- Regular monitoring is required if your child is having nephrotic syndrome; or if you have been prescribed high pulse dosing regimens and have a history of seizure disorder.
- Do not take chlorambucil if you have rare hereditary problems of glucose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medication.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Clokeran 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
unsafe
Clokeran 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
Driving
It is not known whether Clokeran 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
caution
Clokeran 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clokeran 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Careful monitoring by a doctor is important as kidney disease patients are at an increased risk of bone marrow depression and inflammation and infections of urinary bladder while taking this medicine.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Clokeran 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Clokeran 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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