Leukeran - Chlorambucil - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Leukeran.
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Leukeran Miscellaneous Notes

• Avoid touching your eyes or inside your nose without first washing your hands.
• Use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters and avoid activities such as contact sports in order to lower the chance of getting cut, bruised or injured.
• Regular doctor visits are important.
• Frequent blood tests will be done to monitor therapy.

Read Before Using Leukeran (precautions)

• This medication can lower your body's ability to fight an infection.
• Notify your doctor if you develop any signs of an infection such as fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
• Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without consent of your doctor, and avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine.
• Contraceptive (birth control) measures are recommended for use in men and women while taking this medication.
• This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
• Consult your doctor for details.
• It is not known if this medication passes into breast milk.
• Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Leukeran Storage Instructions

• Store in refrigerator (2 to 8 degrees C) 36 to 46 degrees F.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Medicinal Applications

• Chlorambucil is one of a group of drugs known as alkylating agents"; these drugs are also known as cancer drugs, chemotherapy, antineoplastics or "chemo".
• They are used in the treatment of various cancers to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
• A combination of different types of cancer drugs will often be used to achieve better results and minimize side effects.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, dizziness, and seizures.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Do not double dose if missed.
• Contact your doctor.

Warning

• Chlorambucil can cause cancer or weaken your bone marrow.
• Bone marrow is where blood cells are made that protect you against infections/illness.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop signs of infection (persistent sore throat or fever), easy bruising or bleeding, or unusual fatigue.
• Chlorambucil may damage chromosomes (genes); has left men and women sterile (inability to have children); and has caused birth defects.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, or changes in menstrual period are common side effects.
• Taking the medication on an empty stomach with a full glass of water may help relieve vomiting.
• Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limited activity may help lessen some of these effects.
• In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.
• Contact your doctor, without delay, if you experience any of the following symptoms.

Usage Instructions

• This is a potent medication.
• Take it exactly as prescribed.
• Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.
• This helps your kidneys to remove the drug from your body and avoid some of the side effects.
• Do not stop taking this medication, even if you feel nauseated or experience vomiting.
• If you vomit shortly after a dose, or if you miss a dose, contact your doctor.