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Alkeran IV and Pulmonary pneumonitis/fibrosis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Alkeran IV and disease Pulmonary pneumonitis/fibrosis for safety when used together.

Check result:
Alkeran IV <> 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 IV

Generic Name: melphalan

Brand Name: Alkeran, Alkeran IV, Evomela

Synonyms: Alkeran (Injection), ALKERAN

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