Melphalan

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Sections available in full article Name, Class of drug, Description, Uses, Administration, Routes of administration, Dosage, Pharmocokinetics, Normal, Precautions, Use with care, Adverse reactions, Sources, Publications,
Contributors Dr William Brewer Jr DVM DiplACVIM Oncology and Internal Medicine

Name

  • Melphalan.

Class of drug

  • Antineoplastic alkylating agent.

Uses

Indications

  • Multiple myeloma Myeloma.
  • Substitute for cyclophosphamide Cyclophosphamide in treatment of canine lymphoma Lymphoma.

Adverse reactions

Other reported reactions

  • Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia - may be marked and prolonged taking up to 4 weeks to recover.
  • Anorexia.
  • Nausea and vomiting.

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