Leukeran2mg
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leukeran. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Leukeran may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | UNSAFE Leukeran is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Leukeran alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and re... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Leukeran should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Leukeran may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Leukeran in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Leukeran is used in the treatment of some cancers of blood and lymphatic system. It may be also used to treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by th... View More
Uses of Leukeran
- Blood cancer
- Hodgkin’s disease
Side effects of Leukeran
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Bone marrow suppression
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Mouth ulcer
How to use Leukeran
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. Leukeran is to be taken em... View More
How Leukeran works
Leukeran is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multipli... View More
What if you forget to take Leukeran?
If you miss a dose of Leukeran, 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 ... View More
- Leukeran should be taken one hour before a meal or two hours after a meal.
Indication
Lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Waldenstrm macroglobulinemia, polycythemia vera, trophoblastic neoplasms, ovarian carcinoma, nephrotic syndr... View More
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach. Ensure adequate hydration. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
Adult Dose
Chronic Lymphatic (Lymphocytic) Leukemia 0.1 mg/kg/day for 3-6 weeks or 0.4 mg/kg (increased by 0.1 mg/kg/dose until response/toxicity observed) biw... View More
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment <1% (including metabolites) excreted in urine; no dose adjustment required
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy and lactation. Porphyria.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Perform blood counts regularly. Seizure disorder, bone marrow suppression. Patient who has received radiation therapy, mye... View More
Side Effect
>10% Neutropenia (25-33%),Anemia,Leukopenia,Thrombocytopenia Frequency Not Defined Seizures,Hallucinations,Peripheral neuropathy,Nausea,Vomiting,Pu... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: D Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk; do not nurse
Interaction
Impairs immune response to vaccines, possible infection after admin of live vaccines.
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