Chlorambucil

What it is

Chlorambucil is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer. It requires a prescription in India.

What it is used for

Chlorambucil is used to treat several types of cancer, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, ovarian cancer, and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in your body.

• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Hodgkin's disease
• Ovarian cancer
• Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia

How it works

Chlorambucil works by interfering with the DNA of cancer cells, which prevents them from growing and dividing. This action helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer in the body.

How it is sold in India

In India Chlorambucil comes as tablets.

Common side effects

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Who should not take it

Do not take chlorambucil if you are allergic to chlorambucil or other alkylating agents. Do not take it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take it if you have porphyria. Consult your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems before taking chlorambucil.

Brand names

7 medicines sold in India contain Chlorambucil.

Brands sold in India include Clokeran, Celkeran, Radix AQ. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.

Where this comes from

• National Formulary of India 2011 (Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) -- Chlorambucil
• MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM): Chlorambucil
• FDA drug label (US National Library of Medicine, DailyMed)

We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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