Carboquone: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Malaysia prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Oral
Chronic myeloid leukaemia

Adult: Initial doses for remission induction: 1-2 mg daily. Maintenance: 0.25-0.75 mg every other day or twice wkly; adjust dose to maintain WBC count between 8000 and 15000/mm³. Doses may vary depending on regimens.

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Carboquone, an alkylating agent, is used in the treatment of malignant neoplasms of the lung, stomach, ovary, lymphomas and in chronic myeloid leukaemia. It is usually administered by IV or intra-arterial route, or by mouth.

MIMS Class

Cytotoxic Chemotherapy

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