Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection
 

MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Celon Laboratories Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION
MelphalanInj 50mg (Propylene Glycol Free)

STORAGE
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection is an anti-cancer drug used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and a type of cancer of bone marrow called multiple myeloma. It may also be used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.

Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection is administered by a doctor or a nurse into the vein. Do not self administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It makes skin more sensitive towards sunlight, wear protective clothing or use sunscreen.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, anemia (low number of red blood cells) and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor if you observe signs of infections such as fever, chills, body ache or if you have unusual bruising or bleeding and  bleeding gums or blood in your urine or stool.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ALKACEL INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alkacel

·         Hair loss

·         Low blood platelets

·         Diarrhea

·         Decreased white blood cell count

·         Nausea

·         Vomiting

·         Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

·         Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

HOW TO USE ALKACEL INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW ALKACEL INJECTION WORKS

Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection 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 Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ALKACEL INJECTION?

If you missed a dose of Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection, consult your doctor. It is important not to miss your dose.

Quick tips

·         Alkacel PGF 50mg Injection should be taken as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.