Answer
It can damage surrounding tissue. Report pain, burning, redness or swelling immediately so administration can be stopped and the site assessed.
Sources for this answer
- Melphalan 50 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection/infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.