Myleran

Myleran is a prescription only medication that is used to manage the symptoms of chronic myeloid leukemia. Myleran works by preparing your body to receive a stem cell transplant from the bone marrow collected from a donor.

• Myleran

• Alkeran
• Belrapzo
• Bendamustine HCl
• Bendeka
• BiCNU
• Busulfan
• Busulfex
• CARBOplatin
• Carmustine
• CeeNU
• CISplatin
• Cyclophosphamide
• Eloxatin
• Evomela
• Gleostine
• Gliadel Wafer
• Hexalen
• Ifex
• Ifosfamide
• Leukeran
• Lomustine
• Melphalan
• Melphalan HCl
• Mustargen
• Myleran
• Oxaliplatin
• Paraplatin
• Pepaxto
• Temodar
• Temozolomide
• Tepadina
• Thiotepa
• Treanda
• Vivimusta
• Yondelis
• Zanosar
• Zepzelca

• Tablet

• By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine.

Missed dose: Oral routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.

Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to busulfan, or if you are pregnant.

It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have thalassemia, myasthenia gravis, a history of seizures or head injury, or if you ever had chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

This medicine may cause the following problems: A rare but serious lung problem, which may develop months or years after you stop taking the medicineAn increased risk for other kinds of cancer, or for a recurrence of leukemia

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Seizures

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness, pale skin

Some medicines can affect how busulfan works. Tell your doctor if you are taking itraconazole or thioguanine.

It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have thalassemia, myasthenia gravis, a history of seizures or head injury, or if you ever had chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

This medicine may cause the following problems: A rare but serious lung problem, which may develop months or years after you stop taking the medicineAn increased risk for other kinds of cancer, or for a recurrence of leukemia

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Seizures
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Bloody or black, tarry stools
• Fever, chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, and body aches
• Coughing up blood
• Chest pain or pressure, trouble breathing
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness, pale skin
• Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, darkening of your skin
• Dry mouth, nose, or eyes, decreased sweating
• Vision problems
• Hair loss
• Skin rash
• Change in your menstrual periods, or breast swelling