Table of contents:
- What Drug Chlorambucil?
- What is Chlorambucil used for?
- How do you use Chlorambucil?
- How to store Chlorambucil?
- Chlorambucil dosage
- What should be considered before using Chlorambucil?
- Is Chlorambucil safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Chlorambucil side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Chlorambucil?
- Chlorambucil Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What medicines can interfere with the drug Chlorambucil?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the Chlorambucil drug?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Chlorambucil?
- Chlorambucil Drug Interactions
- What is the dosage of Chlorambucil for adults?
- What is the dosage of Chlorambucil for children?
- In what dosages and preparations is Chlorambucil available?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
What Drug Chlorambucil?
What is Chlorambucil used for?
Chlorambucil is a drug used to treat several types of cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma. Chlorambucil is a drug that belongs to a class of drugs called cytotoxic chemotherapy. These drugs work by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
It should also be noted, this section contains uses of this drug that are not listed on the label of drugs approved by a health care professional, but may be prescribed by your healthcare professional. Use this medication for the conditions listed in this section if only it has been prescribed by your healthcare professional.
Chlorambucil is a drug that can also be used for certain blood diseases, certain types of kidney disease in children that have not responded to other treatments, and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How do you use Chlorambucil?
Follow the medication instructions given by your doctor or pharmacist before you start using this medicine. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication as directed by your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids after swallowing this medicine, unless your doctor directs you otherwise. This method will help prevent side effects.
Dosage is based on medical condition, body weight, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or use this medication more frequently without your doctor's approval. Your condition will not recover any sooner and the risk of serious side effects can increase.
Because this medicine can be absorbed through the skin, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle or break down these tablets.
Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store Chlorambucil?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Chlorambucil dosage
What should be considered before using Chlorambucil?
Chlorambucil is a drug that must be used as recommended by a doctor. You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to chlorambucil or if you have received this medicine in the past without successful treatment for your condition.
To make sure you can safely use chlorambucil, tell your doctor if you have any of the other conditions such as:
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- Kidney illness
- Liver disease
- History of seizures;
- History of head injury or brain tumor
- If you have received radiation or chemotherapy in the last 4 weeks
Is Chlorambucil safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category D according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (A = No risk, B = No risk in some studies, C = Possible risk, D = Positive evidence of risk, X = Contraindicated, N = Unknown)
Chlorambucil side effects
What are the possible side effects of Chlorambucil?
Chlorambucil is a drug that can cause several side effects. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: nausea, vomiting, sweating, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or feel like you might pass out.
Call your doctor if you have any of the following serious side effects:
- Seizures
- Fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, sores in mouth and throat, persistent cough
- Pale skin, feeling dizzy or short of breath, fast heart rate, difficulty concentrating
- Easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red spots under the skin
- Fever, sore throat, and severe headache, peeling skin, and red skin rash
- Nausea, upper abdominal pain, hives, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
- Unusual bulges or bumps
- Chest discomfort, dry cough or cough that subsides
- Feeling short of breath during activity
- Feeling weak or tired, loss of appetite, rapid weight loss
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- Missed menstrual cycle
Less serious side effects:
- Mild nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Tremor or shaking
- Numbness, burning, pain, or tingling feeling
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Chlorambucil Drug Warnings and Cautions
What medicines can interfere with the drug Chlorambucil?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription or non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval
Using this medication with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this drug or change some of the other medicines you take.
Using this medication with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended, but may be necessary in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both drugs.
- Acrivastine
- Adenovirus Vaccine Type 4, Direct
- Adenovirus Vaccine Type 7 Vaccine, Direct
- Basilus Calmette and Guerin Vaccines, Live
- Bupropion
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the Chlorambucil drug?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Chlorambucil?
The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems.
Chlorambucil Drug Interactions
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage of Chlorambucil for adults?
- For chronic lymphatic leukemia and other types of lymphoma:
Adult dosage is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. This dose is usually 0.1 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day, taken as a single dose, for 3-6 weeks.
- For the treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
Adult dosage is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. This dose is usually 0.2 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day, taken as a single dose, for 3-6 weeks.
What is the dosage of Chlorambucil for children?
The dosage has not been established in pediatric patients. This medicine may not be safe for your child. It is always important to understand the safety of drugs before using them. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist for more information.
In what dosages and preparations is Chlorambucil available?
Chlorambucil is a drug that is available in a dosage form and in tablet levels for oral use at a dose of 2mg.
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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