Celkeran 5mg

Description Of Celkeran 5mg

Celkeran 5mg belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It is used to treat different types of cancer of the blood and lymph system, such as chronic lymphatic leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and other types of lymphoma.

Celkeran 5mg Chemical Name

• Chlorambucil

Celkeran 5mg Manufacturer

• Celon Laboratories Ltd

Uses of Celkeran 5mg

Celkeran 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of blood cancer and Hodgkin’s disease.

What is Celkeran 5mg?

Celkeran  5mg Tablet is used for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Malignant lymphomas, Lymphosarcoma, Giant follicular lymphoma and other conditions. Celkeran 5mg Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How Celkeran 5mg working

Celkeran  5mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

How is Celkeran 5mg used?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Celkeran 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Celkeran 5mg Indications

Take Celkeran 5mg Tablet as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Celkeran 5mg Dosage

• Celkeran 2mg
• Celkeran 5mg

Contraindication Of Celkeran 5mg

• Celkeran 2mg
• Celkeran 5mg

Adverse effects Of Celkeran 5mg

• Bone marrow suppression
• Anemia
• Leukopenia
• Neutropenia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Pancytopenia
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Oral ulceration

Special Precautions And Related Warnings Of Celkeran 5mg

Celkeran 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.

Celkeran 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.

Celkeran 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Celkeran 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.

Storage Conditions for Celkeran 5mg

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it in the refrigerator.