What is Valchlor and what is it used for?
Valchlor (generic name: mechlorethamine) is a prescription medication given as a gel applied to the skin. It is used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), specifically certain cases of mycosis fungoides and related skin-limited disease, when the condition is confined to the skin and requires topical therapy.[1]
How does Valchlor work?
Valchlor contains mechlorethamine, a chemotherapy medicine. As a topical treatment, it delivers the drug directly to the skin lesions affected by CTCL.[1]
How is Valchlor applied?
Valchlor is applied to the affected areas of skin as a gel, following the dosing instructions provided by the clinician and the product label.[1]
Who should not use Valchlor?
People should not use Valchlor in ways that conflict with the prescriber’s instructions, and patients need to review contraindications and safety warnings included with the prescribing information.[1]
What side effects are commonly associated with Valchlor?
Because Valchlor is a chemotherapy agent applied to the skin, common effects are typically related to local skin irritation or inflammation where it is applied. Exact side-effect profiles depend on the individual and the dosing regimen described in the label.[1]
Is Valchlor the same as mechlorethamine?
Yes. Valchlor is the brand name; mechlorethamine is the drug’s generic name.[1]
Sources
[1] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=203524