Valchlor

malignant effusion, Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia + 5 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Valchlor

What is Valchlor

Mechlorethamine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Mechlorethamine is an alkylating drug used to treat Hodgkin’s disease and lymphomas. It is a very strong irritant that can damage mucous membranes and cause severe gastrointestinal and bone marrow damage. The FDA approved Valchlor (mechlorethamine) gel in 2013 as an orphan drug to treat stage IA and IB mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in patients who have already received skin-directed therapy. Valchlor contains 0.016% of mechlorethamine which is equivalent to 0.02% of mechlorethamine hydrochlor

Mustargen

is the brand name

Valchlor Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Mustargen

Mechlorethamine

1949

5

Effectiveness

How Valchlor Affects Patients

Mechlorethamine, sometimes known as mustine, nitrogen mustard, or HN2, is a drug used to treat cancer. It was originally developed from the research done on toxic gases used in warfare. It works by disrupting the DNA of the cancer cells and causing them to die.

How Valchlor works in the body

Alkylating agents work by preventing DNA from being copied, transcribed, and separated. They do this by attaching groups to the DNA, forming cross-links, or inducing mispairing of DNA bases. Mechlorethamine specifically targets all phases of the cell cycle.

When to interrupt dosage

The endorsed measure of Valchlor is contingent upon the determined condition, including Polycythemia Vera (PV), Mycosis Fungoides (MF) and Stage I Mycosis Fungoides. The amount of dosage can be found in the table below, relative to the technique of delivery (e.g. Powder, for solution - Intracavitary; Intravenous or Intravenous).

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

, 0.0012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.00016 mg/mg

, Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Gel - Cutaneous, Cutaneous

Lymphoma

, 0.0012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.00016 mg/mg

, Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Gel - Cutaneous, Cutaneous

Hodgkin Disease

, 0.0012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.00016 mg/mg

, Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Gel - Cutaneous, Cutaneous

Carcinoma, Bronchogenic

, 0.0012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.00016 mg/mg

, Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Gel - Cutaneous, Cutaneous

malignant effusion

, 0.0012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.00016 mg/mg

, Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Gel - Cutaneous, Cutaneous

Mycosis Fungoides

, 0.0012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.00016 mg/mg

, Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Gel - Cutaneous, Cutaneous

Polycythemia Vera

, 0.0012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.00016 mg/mg

, Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Gel - Cutaneous, Cutaneous

Mycosis Fungoides

, 0.0012 mg/mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 0.00016 mg/mg

, Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intracavitary; Intravenous, Intravenous, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Gel - Cutaneous, Cutaneous

Warnings

Valchlor has two contraindications, so it should not be administered in conjunction with the conditions specified in the following table.

Valchlor Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Communicable Diseases

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Valchlor.

Common Valchlor Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

2-Methoxyethanol

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mechlorethamine is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.

9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mechlorethamine is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.

Abatacept

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mechlorethamine is combined with Abatacept.

Abetimus

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mechlorethamine is combined with Abetimus.

Acteoside

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mechlorethamine is combined with Acteoside.

Valchlor Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Too much exposure to the drug can cause serious decreases in white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets, leading to difficulties with bleeding. Other common side effects include skin inflammation, itching, bacterial skin infection, ulcers or blisters, and darkening of the skin. The lowest toxic dose for a rat is 10mg/kg.

Valchlor Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Valchlor?

Currently, 177 active clinical trials are being conducted to assess the efficacy of Valchlor in alleviating symptoms of malignant effusions, Stage I Mycosis Fungoides and Mycosis Fungoides (MF).

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

145 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4

Mycosis Fungoides

0 Actively Recruiting

Lymphoma

0 Actively Recruiting

malignant effusion

0 Actively Recruiting

Mycosis Fungoides

0 Actively Recruiting

Polycythemia Vera

0 Actively Recruiting

Carcinoma, Bronchogenic

0 Actively Recruiting

Hodgkin Disease

3 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1

Valchlor Reviews: What are patients saying about Valchlor?

2.7

Patient Review

1/29/2018

Valchlor for Chronic Malignant T-Cell Lymphoma of the Skin

This medication caused my skin to become severely irritated, and eventually led to a nasty infection. Even after the initial infection had healed, continuing treatment led to more severe irritation. Lowering the dosage helped somewhat, but even one dose causes inflammation and burning.

Patient Q&A Section about valchlor

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Valchlor chemotherapy?

"The cancer chemotherapy drug mechlorethamine was originally developed to be used intravenously, but it is safe and effective when used topically in the form of Valchlor for early stage CTCL."

Answered by AI

What is Valchlor used for?

"The purpose of this medication is to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the skin. Mechlorethamine is an alkylating agent, a class of drugs that work by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells."

Answered by AI

How much does Valchlor cost?

"The price of Valchlor topical gel 0.016% is approximately $5,502 for a supply of 60 grams, depending on the pharmacy you visit. This price is only for customers who pay in cash, and does not apply to those with insurance plans."

Answered by AI

How long does it take for Valchlor to work?

"After VALCHLOR is applied, it is absorbed into the skin and begins attacking cancerous lymphoma cells. The amount of time it takes for the medication to work can vary from person to person. Some people who responded to treatment saw results as early as 1 month, while others took up to 11 months."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Valchlor

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Tacabrutideg + Sonrotoclax + Obinutuzumab for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

18+
All Sexes
Seattle, WA

This phase II trial tests how well tacabrutideg and sonrotoclax, with response-guided addition of obinutuzumab, works in treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). Tacabrutideg is a drug that degrades a protein called Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK). By degrading BTK, tacabrutideg inhibits the activation of signaling pathways that help cancer cells survive, inhibiting the growth of cancer cells that express the BTK protein. Sonrotoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking BCL-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Obinutuzumab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. A monoclonal antibody is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets in the body, such as molecules that cause the body to make an immune response (antigens). Giving tacabrutideg together with sonrotoclax may kill more cancer cells than giving either drug alone, and giving obinutuzumab after initial treatment with tacabrutideg and sonrotoclax may improve disease response in patients whose CLL or SLL didn't respond completely to initial treatment.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Jennifer J. Huang, MD, PhD

BeOne Medicines

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Nemtabrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

18 - 100
All Sexes
Bethesda, MD

Background: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL) are diseases in which the body makes too many white blood cells that do not work properly. Because white cells play a role in immune function, people with CLL/SLL may be at greater risk of infections. CLL/SLL can be controlled with drugs, but many people develop resistance, and the treatments stop working. Objective: To test a new drug (nemtabrutinib) in people with CLL/SLL. Eligibility: People aged 18 years or older with CLL/SLL that persists despite treatment. Design: Participants will be screened. They will have imaging scans, blood and urine tests, and a test of their heart function. They will have a bone marrow biopsy: a sample of tissue and fluids will be drawn from inside their hip bone. They may also have a sample cut from a swollen lymph node, if one is safe to access. Nemtabrutinib is a tablet taken by mouth. Participants will take the drug once a day at home in 4-week cycles. They will have clinic visits at least every 4 weeks for the first 6 months and then every 3 months after that. Biopsies, imaging exams, and other tests may be repeated at these visits. Participants may also undergo lymphapheresis: Blood will be drawn from a tube inserted into a vein. The blood will pass through a machine that separates out cancer and immune cells. The remaining blood will be returned to the body through a different tube. Participants may stay in the study as long as the drug is helping them.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Laura S Samples, M.D.

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BAFF CAR-T Cells for Lymphoma

18 - 75
All Sexes
Cleveland, OH

Therapy with chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cells has demonstrated activity against refractory hematologic malignancies, however not all tumors respond or remain in response to CD19 targeted CAR-T cells. We posit that CAR-T cells expressing BAFF (BAFF CAR-T cells) can become another strategy to treat refractory hematologic malignancies, even after relapse following cluster of differentiation antigen 19 (CD19) targeting CAR-T treatment. This phase 1 study will evaluate safe dose and provide initial signal of the activity of BAFF CAR-T cells against refractory hematologic malignancies using a single lymphodepletion regimen and using a BAFF CAR-T cell manufacturing process.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

Taussig Cancer Institute | Cleveland Clinic

Luminary Therapeutics

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Tafasitamab + Acalabrutinib + Venetoclax for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

18+
All Sexes
Duarte, CA

This phase II trial tests the safety, side effects and how well giving tafasitamab with acalabrutinib and venetoclax works for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small cell lymphoma (SLL). A monoclonal antibody is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets in the body, such as molecules that cause the body to make an immune response (antigens). Tafasitamab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to CD19 antigen which is found on the surface of most B cells (a type of white blood cell) and some lymphoma cells. This may help the immune system kill cancer cells. Acalabrutinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It blocks a protein called BTK, which is present on B-cell (a type of white blood cells) cancers such as mantle cell lymphoma at abnormal levels. This may help keep cancer cells from growing and spreading. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Giving tafasitamab with acalabrutinib and venetoclax may be safe and effective for treating patients with CLL/SLL.

Phase 2
Recruiting

City of Hope Medical Center (+1 Sites)

Benjamin M Heyman

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Discontinuing BTK Inhibitors for CLL

18+
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

This Phase II hybrid decentralized multicenter study examines the outcomes of stopping Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) therapy in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have remained in remission for at least two years. The primary objective is to determine how long patients remain free from disease progression or death after discontinuing treatment, measured as event free survival. The study also evaluates whether stopping BTKi therapy leads to improvements in quality of life and reductions in treatment related side effects. Researchers will follow patients over time to assess if the cancer returns, whether resistance to therapy develops, and how patients feel during the treatment free period. In addition, the trial will investigate how discontinuing BTKi therapy affects immune function, including whether immune recovery occurs and infection risk decreases. Preliminary data indicate that patients may experience a treatment free interval exceeding two years after stopping therapy, with associated improvements in quality of life. By prospectively evaluating a time limited treatment strategy, this trial aims to determine whether durable disease control can be maintained off therapy while also assessing the resolution of BTKi related adverse events and changes in patient reported outcomes. Overall, the study seeks to determine whether patients can safely discontinue BTKi therapy and potentially restart treatment later if needed, thereby maintaining disease control while reducing the burden of continuous therapy.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Deborah Stephens, DO

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Rocbrutinib vs Pirtobrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

18+
All Sexes
Las Vegas, NV

This is a Phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter study comparing rocbrutinib (LP-168) versus pirtobrutinib in adult participants with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have previously received a covalent Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (cBTKi). Approximately 306 participants will be randomized 1:1 to receive rocbrutinib 200 mg orally once daily or pirtobrutinib 200 mg orally once daily, administered continuously in 28-day cycles until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal of consent, or other discontinuation criteria are met. Randomization will be stratified by presence of del(17p)/TP53 mutation (yes/no), reason for discontinuation of prior cBTKi therapy (toxicity vs disease progression), prior exposure to a BCL2 inhibitor (yes/no), and region (United States/China/rest of world). The primary endpoint is progression-free survival (PFS) assessed by an independent review committee (IRC) using iwCLL 2018 criteria for CLL and Lugano 2014 criteria for SLL. Key secondary objectives include overall survival, overall response rate, time-to-event outcomes, and safety/tolerability; exploratory objectives include health-related quality of life and biomarker assessments.

Phase 3
Recruiting

Optum Medical Group (Rhodes) P.C. (+6 Sites)

Newave Pharmaceutical Inc

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