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Research Notes on Chlorambucil
Chlorambucil is a chemotherapy drug that is usually used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but may also be used for other types of cancer.1 Side effects associated with chlorambucil include anemia, neutropenia, nausea and diarrhea.1 It is available in tablet form.2
Fast Facts:
- Also used to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia.2
- Works by slowing the growth of cancer cells in the body.3
- Store medication in its original container, away from excess heat and moisture.4
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Latest Headlines on Chlorambucil
What is Chlorambucil?
- Wikipedia: Chlorambucil
- National Cancer Institute: NCI Drug Dictionary: Chlorambucil
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Chlorambucil (Oral Route): Description
What are the Uses for Chlorambucil?
- American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) (via MedlinePlus): Chlorambucil: About Your Treatment
- First DataBank (via MedlinePlus): Chlorambucil - Oral: Uses
- UpToDate: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in Adults: Chlorambucil (Leukeran)
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Chlorambucil?
- ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Chlorambucil: Side Effects | Precautions
- First DataBank (via MedlinePlus): Chlorambucil - Oral: Side Effects | Drug Interactions | Precautions
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Chlorambucil (Oral Route): Side Effects | Precautions
What are the Alternatives to Chlorambucil?
- OrganizedWisdom: Chlormethine
- OrganizedWisdom: Ifosfamide
- OrganizedWisdom: Melphalan
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Chlorambucil?
- Mayo Clinic: Leukemia: Coping Skills
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Leukemia - Home Treatment
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Complementary & Alternative Leukemia Treatment Options
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Chlorambucil
- Yahoo Answers: My Doctor Wants Me to Go On Chlorambucil to Treat My Uveitis For Ten Months?
- Chemotherapy Information: What is Chemotherapy Regimen?
- HealthBoards: Leukeran/Chlorambucil for CLL
Clinical Trials for Chlorambucil
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Chlorambucil Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials of Chlorambucil
Abuse of Chlorambucil
- ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Chlorambucil: In Case of Emergency/Overdose
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Chlorambucil - Oral: Overdose
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Chlorambucil: Overdosage/Toxicology
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Chlorambucil
- Google Scholar: Chlorambucil Article Listing
- JAMA: Archive of Chlorambucil Articles
- PubMed Central: List of Chlorambucil Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Chlorambucil
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cancerbackup: Chlorambucil
- ↑ American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) (via MedlinePlus): Chlorambucil: About Your Treatment
- ↑ ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Chlorambucil: Storage Conditions
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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