Medication: Chlorambucil

Your dog has been prescribed chlorambucil to manage cancer (including those affecting the white blood cells such as lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia) and or immune-mediated disease (inflammatory bowel disease, pemphigus). It is also used in metronomic chemotherapy regimes for various solid tumors such as bladder carcinoma.   

Key points: 
• Antineoplastic cytotoxic immunosuppressive alkylating agent. 
• Do not handle chlorambucil if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, immunosuppressed or receiving chemotherapy or immunosuppressive drugs. 
• Aways wear gloves to handle the capsules and wash your hands afterwards. 
• Never crush or split capsules. 
• Dogs will excrete chemotherapy products up to 7 days after administration so precautions must be followed to reduce exposure to other people and pets. 
• Dosage: the frequency of dosing varies and should be clearly stated on the packaging provided by your veterinarian.