Prescription Required

Clokeran 5mg Tablet 30s

by Natco Pharma Ltd
Chlorambucil (5mg)

₹2700

Clokeran 5mg Tablet 30s

Introduction to Clokeran 5mg Tablet 30s

Clokeran 5 Tablet is used in the treatment of some cancers of blood and lymphatic system. It may be also used to treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by the doctor. It is used alone or in combination with other cancer medicines.

Clokeran 5 Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Clokeran 5 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Inform your doctor if you have a medical history, of bleeding disorders, heart or liver disease, radiation treatment or any infection. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. 

Safety Advice for Clokeran 5mg Tablet 30s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Clokeran 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Clokeran 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Clokeran 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

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It is not known whether Clokeran 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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Clokeran 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clokeran 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Careful monitoring by a doctor is important as kidney disease patients are at an increased risk of bone marrow depression and inflammation and infections of urinary bladder while taking this medicine.

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There is limited information available on the use of Clokeran 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Clokeran 5mg Tablet 30s works

Clokeran 5mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

How To Use Clokeran 5mg Tablet 30s

  • Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clokeran 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits Of Clokeran 5mg Tablet 30s

  • Used to treatment of Leukemia(blood cancer).
  • It stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells.

Side Effects Of Clokeran 5mg Tablet 30s

  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Nausea

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FAQ's on Clokeran 5mg Tablet 30s

Does Clokeran cause hair loss/constipation?

No, hair loss or constipation has not been reported with the use of Clokeran.

Why is Clokeran toxic to cancer cells/ how does Clokeran work?

Clokeran belongs to a class of drugs called nitrogen mustard derivatives which kill the cancer cells by interfering with DNA replication, and also by directly slowing or stopping their growth

Does Clokeran need to be refrigerated?

Clokeran has to be stored in a refrigerator at 2 °C – 8 °C

How is Clokeran administered?

Clokeran is administered orally in tablet form

What is Clokeran used for?

Clokeran is used to treat some types of blood cancers like Hodgkins disease (cancer that starts in blood cells that are part of immune system), certain forms of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (disease where the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal white cells. It is also used to treat Waldenstroms macroglobulinaemia (rare blood condition involving the release of an abnormal protein, macroglobulin, into the blood)

How is Clokeran excreted?

Clokeran is metabolized in liver to form nontoxic compounds which are excreted in urine

Prescription Required

Clokeran 5mg Tablet 30s

by Natco Pharma Ltd
Chlorambucil (5mg)

₹2700

Clokeran 5mg Tablet 30s

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