Leukeran

Lymphoma, Follicular, Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia + 8 more

Treatment

20 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Leukeran

What is Leukeran

Chlorambucil

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Nitrogen mustard is a medication used to treat various cancers and non-cancerous diseases. It works by targeting and destroying cancer cells. However, it is considered a carcinogen and can cause cancer if used for a long period of time.

Leukeran

is the brand name

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Leukeran Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Leukeran

Chlorambucil

1985

4

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Chlorambucil, commonly known as Leukeran, is approved by the FDA for 20 uses such as MALT Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) .

MALT Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)

Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia (WM)

giant follicular lymphoma

Indolent Lymphoma

Hodgkins Disease (HD)

Lymphoma, Diffuse

Malignant Lymphomas

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)

Hodgkin Disease

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Lymphoma, Follicular

Lymphoma

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Effectiveness

How Leukeran Affects Patients

Chlorambucil is a medication used to treat cancer. It belongs to a class of drugs called alkylating agents, which can add alkyl groups to molecules in cells and stop tumor growth by damaging the DNA inside cells. This prevents the cell from reproducing, and also changes the way the DNA is read, which can cause the cell to die. Alkylating agents work in different ways, but all of them cause disruption to the DNA and ultimately the death of the cell.

How Leukeran works in the body

Alkylating agents work to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA. This damage can take the form of attaching alkyl groups to DNA bases, creating bonds between atoms in the DNA, or causing mispairing of the DNA's nucleotides. This damage makes it difficult for the cell to make new DNA or transcribe its existing DNA, resulting in cell death.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested measure of Leukeran is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, like Hodgkin Disease, Indolent Lymphoma and Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the approach of delivery (e.g. Tablet or Tablet - Oral) as detailed in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Lymphoma

, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone

, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Lymphoma, Follicular

, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Hodgkin Disease

, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Glomerulonephritis

, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet

Warnings

Leukeran Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

prior resistance to the agent

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Leukeran.

Common Leukeran Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

2-Methoxyethanol

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Chlorambucil is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.

9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Chlorambucil is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.

Abatacept

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Chlorambucil is combined with Abatacept.

Abetimus

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Chlorambucil is combined with Abetimus.

Acteoside

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Chlorambucil is combined with Acteoside.

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Leukeran Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Leukeran?

At present, 454 active clinical trials are delving into the potential of Leukeran to address Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia and Hodgkin Disease.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Lymphoma, Follicular

0 Actively Recruiting

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

142 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

73 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

8 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1

Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone

0 Actively Recruiting

Glomerulonephritis

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

0 Actively Recruiting

Lymphoma

0 Actively Recruiting

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

114 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4

Hodgkin Disease

3 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1

Leukeran Reviews: What are patients saying about Leukeran?

5

Patient Review

1/29/2009

Leukeran for Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia

I had no problems whatsoever when taking this drug.

5

Patient Review

2/21/2008

Leukeran for Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

4

Patient Review

3/14/2014

Leukeran for Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia

This is an effective treatment, but it's slow-acting and expensive.

4

Patient Review

11/1/2008

Leukeran for Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia

3

Patient Review

4/13/2011

Leukeran for Destruction of Red Blood Cells by Body's Own Antibodies

My 74 year old brother contracted CLL. The hemoatologist precribed Leukeran. After only 7 weeks my brothers white cell count went from 207,000 all the way down to 4,800. He was take off the pills. Now white count increasing slightly each week, but no where near what it was. After 8 weeks off the pill the white cell count is only at 13,100. We highly recommend that you ask your doctor about this drug if you contract CLL.

2.7

Patient Review

3/21/2009

Leukeran for Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia

About three weeks after starting this medication, I developed cancer cells on my skin. They started to look a lot like chickenpox, but eventually turned into red bumps that had to be biopsied.

1.7

Patient Review

6/3/2013

Leukeran for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Although this drug has some serious side effects, I wanted to share my positive experience in the hopes that it may help others. My cat was prescribed Leukeran after Cyclosporine failed to work, and we have seen good results so far. She is currently taking prednisone to suppress her immune system, and cyproheptadine to help her gain weight. I am praying that the Leukeran will continue to be effective for her.
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Patient Q&A Section about leukeran

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Leukeran used for?

"This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma. Chlorambucil works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells."

Answered by AI

Is Leukeran chemotherapy?

"Chlorambucil is a chemotherapy drug that is sold under the brand name Leukeran. It is most often used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma."

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What are the side effects of Leukeran?

"Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, numbness, burning, pain, and tingling."

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What is another name for Leukeran?

"This medication is classified as an "alkylating agent." (For more detail, see "How this drug works" section below).

The trade name for chlorambucil is Leukeran. Chlorambucil is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug and is classified as an "alkylating agent.""

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Leukeran

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Nemtabrutinib + Venetoclax for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

18+
All Sexes
Columbus, OH

This phase II trial tests how well nemtabrutinib and venetoclax work in treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). Nemtabrutinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It blocks a protein called BTK, which is present on B-cells (a type of white blood cell) in cancers such as CLL or SLL at abnormal levels. This may help keep cancer cells from growing and spreading. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking BCL-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Giving nemtabrutinib in combination with venetoclax may kill more cancer cells in patients with CLL or SLL.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Jennifer A Woyach, MD

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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Discontinuing BTK Inhibitors for CLL

18+
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

This Phase II hybrid decentralized multicenter study examines the outcomes of stopping Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) therapy in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have remained in remission for at least two years. The primary objective is to determine how long patients remain free from disease progression or death after discontinuing treatment, measured as event free survival. The study also evaluates whether stopping BTKi therapy leads to improvements in quality of life and reductions in treatment related side effects. Researchers will follow patients over time to assess if the cancer returns, whether resistance to therapy develops, and how patients feel during the treatment free period. In addition, the trial will investigate how discontinuing BTKi therapy affects immune function, including whether immune recovery occurs and infection risk decreases. Preliminary data indicate that patients may experience a treatment free interval exceeding two years after stopping therapy, with associated improvements in quality of life. By prospectively evaluating a time limited treatment strategy, this trial aims to determine whether durable disease control can be maintained off therapy while also assessing the resolution of BTKi related adverse events and changes in patient reported outcomes. Overall, the study seeks to determine whether patients can safely discontinue BTKi therapy and potentially restart treatment later if needed, thereby maintaining disease control while reducing the burden of continuous therapy.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Deborah Stephens, DO

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Rocbrutinib vs Pirtobrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

18+
All Sexes
Las Vegas, NV

This is a Phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter study comparing rocbrutinib (LP-168) versus pirtobrutinib in adult participants with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have previously received a covalent Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (cBTKi). Approximately 306 participants will be randomized 1:1 to receive rocbrutinib 200 mg orally once daily or pirtobrutinib 200 mg orally once daily, administered continuously in 28-day cycles until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal of consent, or other discontinuation criteria are met. Randomization will be stratified by presence of del(17p)/TP53 mutation (yes/no), reason for discontinuation of prior cBTKi therapy (toxicity vs disease progression), prior exposure to a BCL2 inhibitor (yes/no), and region (United States/China/rest of world). The primary endpoint is progression-free survival (PFS) assessed by an independent review committee (IRC) using iwCLL 2018 criteria for CLL and Lugano 2014 criteria for SLL. Key secondary objectives include overall survival, overall response rate, time-to-event outcomes, and safety/tolerability; exploratory objectives include health-related quality of life and biomarker assessments.

Phase 3
Recruiting

Optum Medical Group (Rhodes) P.C. (+2 Sites)

Newave Pharmaceutical Inc

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DLI-X for Leukemia

Any Age
All Sexes
Tucson, AZ

The primary objective of this proposal is to conduct the first-in-human randomized clinical trial evaluating prophylactic DLI-X (pro-DLI-X) for relapse prevention following matched sibling donor (MSD) or haploidentical (haplo) hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) in patients with hematologic malignancies. Additionally, the study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of therapeutic DLI-X (t-DLI-X) compared to t-DLI alone in patients with minimal residual disease (MRD+) or overt relapse post-alloHCT. For patients with CD19-positive lymphoid malignancies, the study will incorporate blinatumomab, while those with myeloid or CD19-negative lymphoid malignancies will receive t-DLI-X or t-DLI alone. We hypothesize that both pro-DLI-X and t-DLI-X, with or without blinatumomab, will demonstrate safety and superior efficacy by enhancing graft-versus-leukemia (GvL) effects mediated by natural killer (NK) cells, γδ T cells, and CD8+ T cells, while maintaining manageable and treatment-responsive graft-versus-host disease (GvHD).

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

The University of Arizona Cancer Center

Emmanuel Katsanis, MD

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Rituximab + Tafasitamab + NK Cells for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

18+
All Sexes
Cleveland, OH

This research study is for people who have relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) that has not responded to two or more lines of therapy. The purpose of this study is to identify the recommended dose of allogeneic NK cells in combination with IL-2, Tafasitamab and Rituximab for the treatment of relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. NK cells are an investigational (experimental) treatment which means they are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NK cells are a type of lymphocyte that's part of the body's natural immune system, and they can kill cancer cells by creating pores in the cancer cell membranes and inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death). Participants in this study will receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy, as well as Allogeneic NK cells, Tafasitamab and Interleukin-2 (IL-2) by an intravenous (IV) infusion. Participants are expected to complete one cycle, and they may be eligible to complete a second cycle of the same regiment if they have stable disease, partial or complete remission at the end of the first cycle. Participants will be in this study for about 12 months.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center (+1 Sites)

Paolo Caimi, MD

Incyte Corporation

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SB-4826 for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

18+
All Sexes
La Jolla, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn what dose of the drug SB-4826 can be given safely in patients with solid tumors and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. This drug will be used alone in patients with solid tumors, and will be used alone or in combination with rituximab in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphomas. The main questions this clinical trial aims to answer are: What is the maximum dose of SB-4826 that can be used safely in patients with solid tumors and non-Hodgkin lymphomas, and will it work? How does SB-4826 work in people with cancer? How is SB-4826 absorbed, broken down, and excreted by the body? Participants will: Take drug SB-4826 twice weekly for up to 1 year; keep a diary of when they take SB-4826 at home; visit the clinic for checkups, tests, and fill out study questionnaires.

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

University of California, San Diego

Peter Vu, MD

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Venetoclax + Obinutuzumab + Epcoritamab for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

18+
All Sexes
Duarte, CA

This phase II trial tests the effect of venetoclax and obinutuzumab followed by epcoritamab in treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that have not previously received treatment. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Obinutuzumab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. A monoclonal antibody is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets in the body, such as molecules that cause the body to make an immune response (antigens). Epcoritamab, a bispecific monoclonal antibody, binds to a protein called CD3, which is found on T cells (a type of white blood cell). It also binds to a protein called CD20, which is found on B cells (another type of white blood cell) and some lymphoma cells. This may help the immune system kill cancer cells. The combination of venetoclax and obinutuzumab is a standard treatment for CLL/SLL and has been found to be safe and effective. Adding epcoritamab to standard treatment with venetoclax and obinutuzumab may lead to deeper and longer-lasting responses in patients with untreated CLL/SLL.

Phase 2
Recruiting

City of Hope Medical Center (+6 Sites)

Alexey V Danilov

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