Melphalan and Oralair

• Generic Name: melphalan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alkeran, Alkeran IV, Evomela

Melphalan belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It is used to treat cancer of the ovaries and a certain type of cancer in the bone marrow.

Melphalan interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by melphalan, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used.

Before you begin treatment with melphalan, you and your doctor should talk about the good melphalan will do as well as the risks of using it.

Melphalan is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: mixed grass pollens allergen extract
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Oralair

Oralair is made from certain pollens that can cause seasonal allergies (hay fever).

Oralair is used to help your body develop an immunity to certain pollens that can cause allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. Oralair is for use in adults up to age 65, and children who are at least 10 years old.

This medicine will not provide immediate relief from allergy symptoms.

Oralair may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.