Chlorambucil 2mg tablets

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Chlorambucil

Available from:

A A H Pharmaceuticals Ltd

ATC code:

L01AA02

INN (International Name):

Chlorambucil

Dosage:

2mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral tablet

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 08010100

Patient Information leaflet

CHLORAMBUCIL 2MG TABLETS
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING THIS
MEDICINE
BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions ask your doctor or nurse.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to
others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same
as
yours.
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or nurse. This
includes any
possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
What Chlorambucil is and what it is used for
What you need to know before you take Chlorambucil
How to take Chlorambucil
Possible side effects
How to store Chlorambucil
Contents of the pack and other information
WHAT CHLORAMBUCIL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Chlorambucil contains a medicine called chlorambucil. This belongs to
a
group of medicines called cytotoxics (also called chemotherapy).
Chlorambucil is used to treat some types of cancer and certain blood
problems. It works by reducing the number of abnormal cells your body
makes.
Chlorambucil is used for:
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HODGKIN’S DISEASE AND NON
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HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA. Together, these
form a group of diseases called lymphomas. They are cancers formed
from cells of the lymphatic system.
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CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKAEMIA. A type of white blood cell cancer where
the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal white cells.
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Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia A rare lymphoma associated with an
uncontrolled increase of B-cells, a type of white blood cell,
resulting in the
release of an abnormal protein into the blood.
Ask your doctor if you would like more explanation about these
diseases.
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel
worse
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE CHLORAMBUCIL
DO NOT TAKE CHLORAMBUCIL :
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If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to chlorambucil or any of the
other
ingredients of Chlorambucil tablets (See section 6).
If you are