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ALKACEL 50MG INJECTION is used to treat Multiple myeloma, advanced cancer of the ovaries, childhood neuroblastoma (cancer of the nervous system), malignant melanoma (skin cancer) and soft tissue sarcoma. It contains Melphalan, which reduces the number of abnormal cells your body makes. Thus, it treats cancer efficiently. The most common adverse reactions observed in patients treated with this medicine are neutrophil count decreased, white blood cell count decreased, platelet count decreased, lymphocyte count decreased, diarrhoea, fatigue, anaemia, nausea, vomiting and hypokalemia.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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MelphalanYellow fever vaccine
Critical
MelphalanBCG vaccine
Critical

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MelphalanYellow fever vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkacel 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of the Yellow fever vaccine with Alkacel 50mg Injection can increase the risk or severity of infection or reduces the effectiveness of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alkacel 50mg Injection with the Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medication without consulting your doctor.
MelphalanBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alkacel 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of the BCG vaccine with Alkacel 50mg Injection together can increase the risk or severity of infection or reduces the effectiveness of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alkacel 50mg Injection with the BCG vaccine is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medication without consulting your doctor.
MelphalanGolimumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Alkacel 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of Alkacel 50mg Injection with Golimumab together can increase the risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Alkacel 50mg Injection with Golimumab can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
MelphalanVoclosporin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Alkacel 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of Alkacel 50mg Injection with Voclosporin can increase the seriousness of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alkacel 50mg Injection with Voclosporin together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any signs like infection, fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, weight loss, or pain while urinating, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alkacel 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of Alkacel 50mg Injection with Thiotepa can increase the risk and severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Alkacel 50mg Injection and Thiotepa, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any unusual symptoms or side effects, contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alkacel 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of Infliximab with Alkacel 50mg Injection can increase the serious infection.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Alkacel 50mg Injection and Infliximab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Alkacel 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of Alkacel 50mg Injection with Natalizumab can increase the risk and severity of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alkacel 50mg Injection with Natalizumab together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. It is important to contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, pain, burning during urination, weakness on one side of the body, vision problems, or confusion. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Alkacel 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of Adalimumab with Alkacel 50mg Injection together can increase the risk and severity of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Alkacel 50mg Injection and Adalimumab together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Alkacel 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of Deferiprone and Alkacel 50mg Injection may increase the risk or severity of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Alkacel 50mg Injection with Deferiprone can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Alkacel 50mg Injection:
Co-administration of Fingolimod and Alkacel 50mg Injection can increase the risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Alkacel 50mg Injection and Fingolimod, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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