Take melphalan only as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more or less of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. The exact amount of drug you need has been carefully worked out. Taking too much may increase the risk of side effects, while taking too little may not improve your condition.
Melphalan is sometimes given together with certain other medication. If you are using a combination of medication, it is important that you receive each one at the proper time. If you are taking some of these medication by mouth, ask your health care professional to help you plan a way to remember to take your drug at the right times.
While you are using melphalan, your family doctor may want you to drink extra fluids so that you will pass more urine. This will help prevent kidney problems and keep your kidneys working well.
This drug may cause nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. However, it is very important that you continue to receive the drug, even if you begin to feel ill. Ask your health care professional for ways to lessen these effects.
If you vomit shortly after taking a dose of melphalan, check with your family doctor. You will be told whether to take the dose again or to wait until the next scheduled dose.
Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, do not take the missed dose at all and do not double the next one. Instead, go back to your regular dosing schedule and check with your family doctor.
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