💊 Medicine Name:
Chlorambucil
💊 Formulation:
Tablet
💪 Strength:
2 mg
📜 Description:
Chlorambucil is a chemotherapy drug belonging to the alkylating agents class. It works by interfering with DNA replication in cancer cells, preventing their growth and division.
🧾 Prescription:
- Prescription-only (Rx)
- Use must be supervised by a hematologist or oncologist
🎯 Indications / Uses:
Primarily used in the treatment of hematologic (blood-related) malignancies, including:
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
- Hodgkin’s lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Sometimes used for autoimmune diseases or nephrotic syndrome (off-label)
📦 Packaging:
- Usually supplied in blister packs or bottles
- Tablets are often film-coated and may be color-coded
- Packaging includes safety labeling due to cytotoxic nature
🧊 Storage:
- Store at room temperature (15–25°C)
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
- Follow local cytotoxic handling protocols
👨⚕️ Patient Advice:
- Take exactly as prescribed, preferably at the same time daily
- Wash hands after handling tablets; do not crush or split
- Inform your doctor of any infections, unusual bruising, or persistent fever
- Regular blood monitoring is necessary
- Avoid contact with pregnant individuals or small children while on the drug
- Discuss fertility preservation before starting treatment