Hexalen
Hexalen (altretamine) is a medication taken by mouth for palliative treatment of ovarian cancer that doesn't go away or keeps coming back. It's been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.
What is Hexalen (altretamine)?
What is Hexalen (altretamine) used for?
- Ovarian cancer
Drug facts
Common questions about Hexalen (altretamine)
Hexalen (altretamine) is used for palliative treatment in people with ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to other first-choice treatment options (e.g., cisplatin). It's typically taken by mouth four times a day for 14 or 21 days in a row in a 28 day cycle. It might have less side effects compared to some other treatments, but it hasn't been proven to cure ovarian cancer. Instead, it's used to relieve symptoms caused by the cancer.
No. Hexalen (altretamine) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.
It's not clear why Hexalen (altretamine) has been discontinued. If you've taken it in the past, speak to your provider about alternative treatment options.
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Hexalen (altretamine) dosage
Typical dosage for Hexalen (altretamine)
Interactions between Hexalen (altretamine) and other drugs
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Pyridoxine