Melphalan

Melphalan
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Overview

Melphalan is an alkylating agent that is FDA approved for the treatment of multiple myeloma and for the palliation of non-resectable epithelial carcinoma of the ovary. Common adverse reactions include stomatitis.

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

There is limited information regarding Melphalan FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Melphalan in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Melphalan in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding Melphalan FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Melphalan in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Melphalan in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Warnings' in the drug label.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA): There is no FDA guidance on usage of Melphalan in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Melphalan in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Melphalan during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Melphalan in women who are nursing.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Melphalan in pediatric settings.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Melphalan in geriatric settings.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Melphalan with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Melphalan with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Melphalan in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Melphalan in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Melphalan in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Melphalan in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Administration in the drug label.

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Monitoring in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Melphalan and IV administrations.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Melphalan overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

Structure

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Structure in the drug label.

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Clinical Studies in the drug label.

How Supplied

There is limited information regarding Melphalan How Supplied in the drug label.

Storage

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Storage in the drug label.

Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Melphalan interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Brand Names in the drug label.

Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding Melphalan Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.