Leukeran

Chlorambucil tablet What does this drug do? CHLORAMBUCIL is a drug used to treat cancer. It makes cancer cells grow slower. Cancers like some leukemias and lymphomas are treated with this medicine. What do I need to tell my doctor before taking this medicine? They need to know if any of these things are true about you: blood disorders Infection from a head injury (especially a virus infection such as chickenpox, cold sores, or herpes) Recent or ongoing radiation therapy. An unusual or allergic reaction to chlorambucil, other chemotherapy, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives. pregnant or attempting to get pregnant breast-feeding How do I take this medication? You should swallow this medicine with a glass of water. Take your medicine at the same times every day. Do not take it more than the instructions say. Don't stop taking unless your doctor tells you to. Talk to your child's doctor about giving this medicine to a child. There may be a need for extra care. Overdose: Call a poison control center or emergency room right away if you think you've taken too much of this medicine. NOTE: Only you can take this medicine. Don't give this medicine to anyone else. What if I forget to take one? If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, take only that dose. Do not take duplicate or additional dosages. What could go wrong if I take this medicine? This medicine could also react badly with the following drugs: medicines that raise blood counts, like filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, and sargramostim, that contain nalidixic acid. Before taking any of the following medicines, talk to your doctor or other health care provider: acetaminophen\saspirin ibuprofen\sketoprofen\snaproxen This list might not include all possible ways for people to interact. Give your doctor a list of all the drugs, herbs, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements you take. Tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some things may change how your medicine works. What should I keep an eye out for while I'm taking this medicine? This drug may make you feel generally unwell. This happens often because chemotherapy can affect both cancer cells and healthy cells. Describe any negative effects. Even if you feel sick, keep taking your medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. In some cases, you may be given extra medicines to help with side effects. Follow all instructions on how to use them. If you have a fever, chills, a sore throat, or any other cold or flu symptoms, call your doctor or a health care professional for advice. Don't give yourself a treat. This drug makes it harder for your body to fight off infections. Try not to hang out with sick people. This medicine could make you more likely to cut yourself or bleed. If you start to bleed in a way that isn't normal, call your doctor or a health care professional. When you brush, floss, or use a toothpick, be careful because you could get an infection or bleed more easily. Tell your dentist that you are taking this medicine if you need dental work. Aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, and ketoprofen should not be taken unless your doctor tells you to. These medicines could cover up a fever. If you are taking this medicine, don't get pregnant. If a woman wants to get pregnant or thinks she might be pregnant, she should talk to her doctor. There is a chance that an unborn child could have bad side effects. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you want more information. If you are breastfeeding a baby, you shouldn't take this medicine. If a man wants to have a child, he should tell his doctor. This medicine might make less sperm. What are the possible side effects of this medicine? You should tell your doctor or other health care professional as soon as possible if you have any of the following side effects: allergic reactions like rash, itching, hives, or swelling of the face, lips, or tongue low blood counts - This medicine may lower the number of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. You might be more likely to get an infection or bleed. Signs of infection include fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or trouble passing urine, bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black, tarry stools, and blood in the urine. Signs of low platelets or bleeding include bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black, tarry stools, and blood in the urine. - being unusually weak or tired, having fainting spells or feeling dizzy agitation and trouble breathing confusion I have a cough that won't go away hallucinations of dark urine a sore mouth redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, even inside the mouth seizures hand or foot tingling, pain, or numbness tremors trouble going to the bathroom or a change in the amount of urine trouble walking or keeping your balance vomiting eyes or skin that are yellow Side effects that usually don't need medical help (but you should tell your doctor or health care provider if they keep happening or bother you): diarrhea loss of hunger missed menstrual periods nausea This list may not describe all possible side effects. Where should I store my pills? Keep out of children's reach. Keep between 2 and 8 degrees C in the fridge (36 and 46 degrees F). Keep away from water and light. After the expiration date, throw away any medicine that hasn't been used.