Alkeran 2mg Tablet

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Dr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin Awang
Reviewed byDr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin AwangDoctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mansoura - Manchester
Dr. Adeline Carol Peters
Written byDr. Adeline Carol PetersBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

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Overview

Alkeran 2mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM) presented as a tablet, with Melphalan 2mg as its active ingredient content.

This page is limited to product, safety and handling information, in line with Malaysian rules on prescription medicine information for the public. Your prescriber or pharmacist is the right source for anything beyond that, together with the leaflet inside the pack.

Through DoctorOnCall, this product is supplied after an online consultation with a licensed doctor and a valid prescription, and it is checked by a registered pharmacist before dispensing. Take it exactly as prescribed, and speak to your doctor before stopping, changing the dose, or starting any other medicine alongside it.

Directions for Use

Take Alkeran 2mg Tablet exactly as instructed by your oncology specialist, usually on an empty stomach as directed, and never adjust the dose or schedule yourself. Attend all scheduled blood tests, as your treatment plan depends on close monitoring of your blood counts and general health.

Dosage

The dose and treatment schedule for Alkeran 2mg Tablet are individualised by your oncology specialist based on your cancer type, body surface area, blood counts, and response to treatment, and are adjusted according to regular blood test monitoring throughout the course of chemotherapy.

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Side Effects

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Low blood cell counts (increased risk of infection, bleeding)
  • Mouth sores or ulcers
  • Hair thinning or loss
  • Skin rash

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to melphalan or other alkylating agents
  • Pregnancy (melphalan can cause serious harm to the developing baby) and breastfeeding
  • Severe, unresolved bone marrow suppression from recent chemotherapy or radiotherapy without adequate recovery time

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Other chemotherapy drugs or radiotherapy may have additive bone marrow-suppressing effects, requiring closer monitoring
  • Live vaccines should not be given during treatment due to a weakened immune response
  • Nalidixic acid combined with melphalan has been associated with severe gastrointestinal toxicity in some reports
  • Inform your oncology team of all medicines and supplements you are taking

Quick Tips

  • Attend every scheduled blood test appointment without exception, as these guide dose adjustments and detect complications early
  • Contact your oncology care team immediately if you develop a fever, unusual bruising, bleeding, or signs of infection
  • Avoid contact with people who have active infections, especially during periods of low blood counts
  • Never take an extra or missed dose without speaking to your oncology specialist first

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Melphalan 2mg

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Not Safe

This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy and should be avoided.

Breastfeeding

Not Advisable

Generally not recommended while breastfeeding.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.

Alcohol

Not Advisable

It is not advisable to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.

Driving

Use With Care

Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

BrandAspen
ClassificationPrescription medicine
Ingredients / Active IngredientsMelphalan
Pack Size25s
Shelf LifeUse this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.

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