What is Leukeran: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Leukeran

• Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Oral routeIf you vomit after taking your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

• Store this medicine in the refrigerator.

• Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Store this medicine in the refrigerator.

• Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• Oral routeIf you vomit after taking your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

What to do if you miss a dose of Leukeran

Leukeran contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to chlorambucil or to similar cancer medicines, or if you are pregnant.

Leukeran warnings

• Tell your doctor if you had any other chemotherapy or radiation therapy within the past 4 weeks.

• Oral routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Sores, ulcers, or white patches on your lips or mouth

• Uncontrollable muscle movements or twitching

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

• Unusual lumps under your skin

• Oral routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney or liver disease, bone marrow problems, a head injury, any type of infection, or a history of seizures.

Leukeran interactions

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Oral routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

• This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney or liver disease, bone marrow problems, a head injury, any type of infection, or a history of seizures.

• Tell your doctor if you had any other chemotherapy or radiation therapy within the past 4 weeks.