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Mechlorethamine (me-klor-ETH-a-meen) belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It is used to treat certain skin conditions that could turn to cancer if left untreated. Mechlorethamine interferes with the growth of problem cells, which are eventually destroyed. However, there is also a chance that Mechlorethamine can cause some kinds of skin cancer, especially after it has been used for several years. Before you begin treatment with Mechlorethamine, you and your doctor should talk about the good Mechlorethamine will do as well as the risks of using it. Mechlorethamine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Topical Ointment (U.S. and Canada) Topical solution (U.S. and Canada)
Your doctor has ordered the drug Mechlorethamine to help treat your illness. The drug is given by injection into a vein. Mechlorethamine is used to treat: Hodgkin's disease lymphosarcoma chronic myelocytic or chronic lymphocytic leukemia polycythemia vera mycosis fungoides bronchogenic carcinoma Mechlorethamine is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Mechlorethamine is in a class of drugs known as alkylating agents; it slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have. Brand names: - Mechlorethamine |