Clokeran 2 Tablet

Marketer

Natco Pharma Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Chlorambucil (2mg)

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Uses of Clokeran Tablet

Malignant melanoma

Hodgkin’s disease

Multiple myeloma

Brain tumor

Blood cancer

Breast cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer

Ovarian cancer

Lung cancer

Product introduction

Clokeran 2 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 2 Tablet should be taken empty stomach, or 1 hour before and 2 hours after a meal. But, try to have it at the same time every day for most benefits. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include anemia (low number of red blood cells), decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets) decreased white blood cell count, infection, nausea and vomiting. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

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. This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Side effects of Clokeran Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Clokeran

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Decreased white blood cell count

Bone marrow suppression

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Mouth ulcer

How to use Clokeran Tablet

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 2 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Clokeran Tablet works

Clokeran 2 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.

Safety advice

warnings

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Clokeran 2 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

warnings

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clokeran 2 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.