Chlormethine Gel | Mechlorethamine

General English Name: Chlormethine Gel | Mechlorethamine

Brand: Valchlor

Application: Cutaneous lymphoma of T cells

 

 

 

Forms of chloramphenicol Mclortamine

• Injectable solution and gel

 

Pharmacological information of meclortamine gel

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a disease in which white blood cells, called T cells, become cancerous and grow uncontrollably, generally causing itching, scaling of areas of the skin. Meclortamine gel or chlormitene reduces the growth of cancer cells.

For more information about injectable meclortamine, see the page for those drugs. T-cell skin lymphoma is a disease in which white blood cells, called T cells, become cancerous and grow uncontrollably, generally causing itching, scaling. Scaling of areas of the skin. Meclortamine gel or chlormitene reduces the growth of cancer cells.

For more information on injectable meclortamine, see the page for those medications.

 

The correct amount and method of using Mechlorethamine gel

• Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get information about the drug and its possible side effects.
• The dose and amount of Mechlorethamine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
• Wash and dry your skin before using Mechlorethamine gel. You can use this gel 4 hours before taking a bath or 30 minutes after taking a bath.
• It is better to use a moisturizer 2 hours before and after using meclortamine gel.
• Do not increase the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor, as this will aggravate your side effects.
• Allow the gel to dry on your surface (5-10 minutes after use), then apply.

 

Contraindications to the use of meclortamine gel (chloramphenicol)

• Note the expiration date of the drug meclortamine or chloramphenicol, and do not take the medicine if it has expired.
• Never give Mechlorethamine gel to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
• Check for drug interactions with meclortamine, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.

 

Take meclortamine during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Taking melocortamine gel during pregnancy and lactation may be harmful to your baby.

 

Pharmacological interaction of meclortamine gel

Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.

 

Mechlorethamine Warning

Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking meclortamine:

• If you are pregnant, planning to have a baby, or if you are breast-feeding.
• If you have redness, sores or skin infections.
• If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor’s prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
• If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.

 

Side effects of meclortamine gel

All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some side effects may occur if you take more than the dose of this medicine. If any of these side effects occur, your doctor should be informed:

• Skin irritation
• Itching
• Red
• the pain
• Inflation
• Sensitivity to light
• Darkening of the skin

Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of Mechlorethamine gel.

 

Side effects of Mechlorethamine overdose (meclorethamine poisoning)

• Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
• If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.

Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of Mechlorethamine gel.

 

Storage conditions of Mechlorethamine gel

• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
• Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.