chlorambucil (Leukeran)

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Introduction

Tradename: Leukeran.

Indications

Contraindications

* contraception indicated during therapy

pregnancy category = d

Dosage

Tabs: 2 mg

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via liver

1/2life = 1-2 hours

Adverse effects

* notify physician if bleeding or sore throat occurs

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

alkylating agent

More general terms

References

  1. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  2. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  3. 3.0 3.1 Deprecated Reference

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