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Alkeran for Injection
Pronunciation
A drug used to treat multiple myeloma in patients who cannot take melphalan by mouth. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Alkeran for Injection may kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA and stopping them from dividing. It is a type of alkylating agent. Also called Evomela and melphalan hydrochloride. (NCI Dictionary)
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