Melphalan
conditioning regimens for allogeneic stem cell transplantation therapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Multiple Myeloma
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Melphalan
Treatment for
conditioning regimens for allogeneic stem cell transplantation therapy
What is Melphalan
Melphalan
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Melphalan is an antineoplastic drug that is used to treat certain types of cancer. It is composed of the levo isomer, racemic mixture, and dextro isomer. This drug is toxic to bone marrow, but does not cause much damage to other tissues. It is also considered a potential carcinogen.
Alkeran
is the brand name
Melphalan Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Alkeran
Melphalan
1984
34
Effectiveness
How Melphalan Affects Patients
Melphalan is an anti-cancer medication that belongs to a group of drugs called alkylating agents. These drugs work by changing the structure of DNA strands and making it impossible for the cells to replicate. They also add substances to molecules which prevents them from being used correctly. Alkylating agents can cause cell death and stop tumor growth, but they affect cells regardless of what stage of the cell cycle they are in.
How Melphalan works in the body
Melphalan damages DNA by attaching to individual DNA strands and preventing them from separating. It may also cause mutations in the DNA, leading to errors in replication or transcription. The damage is caused when repair enzymes try to correct the errors that have been introduced by melphalan.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dosage of Melphalan is contingent upon the established condition, including Multiple Myeloma, Stem cell transplant and Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the mode of delivery listed in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Bone Marrow Transplant
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg
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conditioning regimens for allogeneic stem cell transplantation therapy
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg
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Multiple Myeloma
, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg
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Warnings
Melphalan has a single contraindication, and combining it with the conditions listed in the table below should be avoided.
Melphalan Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
prior resistance to drug
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Melphalan.
Common Melphalan Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Melphalan is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Melphalan is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abatacept
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Melphalan is combined with Abatacept.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Melphalan is combined with Abetimus.
Acteoside
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Melphalan is combined with Acteoside.
Melphalan Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Overdosing on Mitomycin C can lead to vomiting, sores in the mouth, diarrhea, and internal bleeding. The most common side effect is a decrease in bone marrow activity. The toxic dose in rats has been measured at 11.2mg/kg when taken orally.
Melphalan Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Melphalan?
120 active clinical trials are presently exploring the potential of Melphalan for Bone Marrow Transplantation, Epithelial Ovarian Cancer and conditioning regimens for allogeneic stem cell transplantation therapy.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Multiple Myeloma
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
conditioning regimens for allogeneic stem cell transplantation therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Bone Marrow Transplant
27 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 1
Melphalan Reviews: What are patients saying about Melphalan?
5
Patient Review
10/17/2007
Melphalan for Cancer of the Ovary
5
Patient Review
1/2/2021
Melphalan for Multiple Myeloma
5
Patient Review
1/2/2021
Melphalan for Multiple Myeloma
5
Patient Review
10/17/2007
Melphalan for Cancer of the Ovary
3.3
Patient Review
6/4/2009
Melphalan for Multiple Myeloma
3.3
Patient Review
6/4/2009
Melphalan for Multiple Myeloma
1
Patient Review
11/21/2010
Melphalan for Multiple Myeloma
1
Patient Review
11/21/2010
Melphalan for Multiple Myeloma
Patient Q&A Section about melphalan
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does melphalan cause hair loss?
"Melphalan treatment may cause hair loss. You may see thinning or loss of hair within two to four weeks of taking the first dose of Melphalan. Loss of hair may happen on eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic areas."
Answered by AI
What type of chemotherapy is melphalan?
"Melphalan is a chemotherapy drug used to treat multiple myeloma. It works by inhibiting DNA and RNA synthesis, causing the death of both dividing and non-dividing tumor cells. It has been used to treat MM since the 1960s."
Answered by AI
Is melphalan a chemotherapy?
"Melphalan is a chemotherapy treatment that is used to treat a number of different cancer types. It can also be used as a part of a stem cell or bone marrow transplant. Melphalan is also known as Alkeran."
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What are the side effects of melphalan?
"Certain cancer treatments can cause bone marrow depression, which may lead to a decrease in white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. This can cause a variety of symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting, soreness of the mouth and throat, hair loss, and loose bowel movements."
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