Choramucil Tablets IP 2mg

Product Description

Product Name: Choramucil Tablets IP 2mg

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 30's

Manufactured By: GLS Pharma

Used For:

Chlorambucil is primarily used as a chemotherapy medication to treat certain types of cancer, including:

• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia

Side Effects:

Common side effects of Chlorambucil may include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Mouth sores
• Rash
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Temporary hair loss

Less common but serious side effects can include:

• Bone marrow suppression leading to anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia
• Increased risk of infections
• Pulmonary fibrosis (lung damage)
• Seizures
• Secondary cancers

Precautions:

• Regular blood tests are necessary to monitor blood cell counts and liver function.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery, as the medication may cause dizziness or seizures.
• Avoid contact with people who have infections, as Chlorambucil can lower your body's resistance to infection.
• Use effective contraception during treatment and for a period afterward due to the risk of birth defects.
• Inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking, as Chlorambucil can interact with other drugs.
• Do not receive any vaccines without your doctor’s approval, as Chlorambucil may affect your immune response.