Alkeran
Active Ingredient(s): MelphalanFDA Approved: * January 17, 1964
Pharm Company: * GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Category: Cancer
Melphalan, sold under the trade name Alkeran among others, is a chemotherapy medication used to treat multiple myeloma, ovarian cancer, melanoma, and AL amyloidosis.[1] It is taken as a tablet (by mouth) or by injection into a vein.[1] Common side effects include nausea and bone marrow suppression.[1] Other severe side effects may include anaphylaxis and the development of other cancers.[1] Use during pregnancy may result in harm... [wikipedia]
* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.