Alkeran side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Alkeran (melphalan). Common side effects include abdominal pain among females and febrile neutropenia among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 5,418 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Alkeran?
Alkeran has active ingredients of melphalan. eHealthMe is studying from 5,429 Alkeran users. Check the latest studies of Alkeran.
5,418 people who take Alkeran and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Alkeran, by gender? *
What are the common side effects of Alkeran, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the common side effects of Alkeran, by the time people have been on the drug (< 1 month to 10+ years)? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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How to use the study?
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How the study uses the data?
The study is based on melphalan (the active ingredients of Alkeran) and Alkeran (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
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Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Alkeran:
- Alkeran (5,429 reports)
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