Melphalan (Systemic)
Brand Names : Alkeran, L-PAM, phenylalanine mustard
Additional InformationOnce a medicine has been approved
for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful
for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product
labeling, melphalan is used in certain patients with the following conditions:
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Cancer of the breast
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Waldenstr�m's macroglobulinemia (a certain type of cancer of
the blood)
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Cancer of the blood and lymph system
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Cancer of the endometrium
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Malignant melanoma (a type of skin cancer that has spread to other
parts of the body)
Other than the above information, there is no additional
information relating to the proper use, precautions, or side effects of this
medicine for these uses.
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