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Mechlorethamine gel

Details of the Drug
Generic Name:
Mechlorethamine gel
Pronunciation:
me-klor-ETH-a-meen gel
Drug Type:
Alkylating drug
How the Drug is Given:

Topical

Names:
Valchlor®
Mechlorethamine gel

Indications and Usage

Mechlorethamine gel is FDA approved for the treatment of Stage 1A and 1B mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in patients who have received prior skin-directed therapy.

Side effects needing medical attention

Skin inflammation; itchy skin; bacterial skin infection; skin ulceration or blistering; skin hyperpigmentation 

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