What is Chlorambucil?
Some cancers and immune diseases in cats and dogs, especially small-cell lymphoma in cats.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Chlorambucil is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your veterinarian orders.
How does it work?
Damages DNA in rapidly dividing cells, such as cancer and immune cells.
What is it used for?
Some cancers and immune diseases in cats and dogs, especially small-cell lymphoma in cats. Your veterinarian determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
- Tablet. Tablets are taken by mouth as directed on your label.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your veterinarian.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Bone marrow suppression; hazardous drug requiring careful handling. Call your veterinarian or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Pregnancy. Hazardous drug: wear gloves and never split or crush. Share your full medical history and medication list with your veterinarian.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Most medications are made for people, in strengths and forms that don’t suit pets. Compounding lets us prepare Chlorambucil in the exact strength your veterinarian orders, in forms such as capsule, tablet. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.