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Melphalan 5mg Tablets
SKU GME1444Oncology Care
Product Introduction
Melphalan 5mg is an oral alkylating chemotherapy used in selected multiple-myeloma and advanced ovarian-cancer regimens. Tablet treatment follows a defined course rather than being continued indefinitely without blood-count review.
How to use
Swallow the tablets whole on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. Do not crush or split them. Refrigerated storage is required for this tablet presentation.
How it works
Melphalan forms DNA cross-links that interfere with replication and damage dividing cancer cells.
Side effects
Low blood counts, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and mouth soreness can occur. Serious infection, infertility and later secondary malignancies are important risks.
Important information
Blood counts may continue to fall after a course ends, so recovery is assessed before repeating treatment. Kidney impairment can increase marrow toxicity.
Uses
- Selected multiple-myeloma and advanced ovarian-cancer regimens.
Benefits
Can reduce susceptible cancer-cell growth as part of an oral chemotherapy course.
Why should the tablets be taken away from food?
Food can reduce or vary absorption, so a consistent fasting interval helps provide more predictable exposure.
Can I keep taking tablets while waiting for the next blood test?
Only the scheduled course is taken. Further tablets are not automatically continued because marrow effects can be delayed.
What if swallowing the tablet is difficult?
Do not crush a cytotoxic tablet. The oncology team can arrange a suitable administration alternative.
Can treatment affect future fertility?
Yes. Melphalan can impair ovarian or testicular function, so fertility preservation is considered before treatment starts.
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