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Alkeran (Melphalan Tablets) and Pulmonary pneumonitis/fibrosis
Result of checking the interaction of drug Alkeran (Melphalan Tablets) and disease Pulmonary pneumonitis/fibrosis for safety when used together.
Check result:
Alkeran (Melphalan Tablets) <> Pulmonary pneumonitis/fibrosis
Relevance: 23.07.2019
Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:Interstitial pneumonitis and/or fibrosis (including fatal outcomes), have been reported occasionally during melphalan therapy. Therapy with melphalan should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to pulmonary dysfunction.
References:
- "Product Information. Alkeran Tablets (melphalan)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Pk, NC.
Alkeran (Melphalan Tablets)
Generic Name: melphalan
Brand Name: Alkeran, Alkeran IV, Evomela
Synonyms: Alkeran (Injection), ALKERAN
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