Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Alkeran Tablet

Alkeran Tablet

Generic namemelphalan
Drug classalkylating agent
FormsFilm-coated tablets, Powder for solution/injection (other brands/forms)

Alkeran is a prescription cancer medicine (chemotherapy) that contains the active ingredient melphalan. It belongs to a group of medicines called alkylating agents.

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