Mechlorethamine gel
Details of the Drug
- Generic Name:
- Mechlorethamine gel
- Pronunciation:
- me-klor-ETH-a-meen gel
- Drug Type:
- Alkylating drug
- How the Drug is Given:
Topical
- Names:
- Valchlor®
- Mechlorethamine gel
Indications and Usage
Mechlorethamine gel is FDA approved for the treatment of Stage 1A and 1B mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in patients who have received prior skin-directed therapy.
Side effects needing medical attention
Skin inflammation; itchy skin; bacterial skin infection; skin ulceration or blistering; skin hyperpigmentation
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