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Alkacel Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. The alternative uses of Alkacel Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Alkacel Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Alkacel Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Alkacel Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Alkacel Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Alkacel Injection related warnings talks about Alkacel Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Alkacel Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Alkacel Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Alkacel Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Alkacel Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Alkacel Injection safe for pregnant women?
Alkacel shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Alkacel Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Alkacel should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alkacel Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Alkacel on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Alkacel Injection on the Liver?
Alkacel has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Alkacel Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Alkacel rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alkacel Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alkacel Injection habit forming or addictive?
Alkacel Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Alkacel Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alkacel Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alkacel Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alkacel Injection
Taking Alkacel Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alkacel Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Alkacel Injection with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Evomela (melphalan)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 861
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 810-812