Generic name | Mechlorethamine gel |
Pronunciation | me-klor-ETH-a-meen gel |
Brand name(s), other common name(s) | ValchlorTM |
Drug type | Alkylating drug |
How the drug is given | Topical |
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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