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Busulmax 60 Injection

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS
Last updated on 31 Mar 2026 | 02:31 PM (IST)
Busulmax 60 Injection is used in the treatment of some cancers of blood like chronic myeloid leukaemia. It is used in combination with other cancer medicines during hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT). It may also be used to treat some other types of cancer.
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General Information

Contains

Busulfan (60mg)

Marketer

GLS Pharma Ltd.

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

Busulmax 60 Injection is given as an injection into veins by the healthcare provider. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Inform your doctor if you have a medical history, of bleeding disorders, heart or liver disease, radiation treatment or any infection. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using.  Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat. This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Busulmax Injection

Benefits of Busulmax Injection

Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)
Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Busulmax 60 Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Busulmax Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Busulmax
  • Decreased magnesium level in blood
  • Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Anxiety
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

How to use Busulmax Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Busulmax Injection works

Busulmax 60 Injection works by damaging the DNA of rapidly dividing cells, especially cancerous blood cells in the bone marrow. This stops these abnormal cells from growing and multiplying. It reduces the number of cancer cells produced in the bone marrow, this medicine helps control chronic myeloid leukaemia and slows the progression of the disease.

All substitutes for Busulmax 60 Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

  • Busulmax 60 Injection is given as an injection into the vein by a healthcare provider.
  • Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
  • Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of blood cells in your blood.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat.
     

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Busulmax 60 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

UNSAFE
Busulmax 60 Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

UNSAFE
Busulmax 60 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving

Driving

SAFE
Busulmax 60 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Busulmax 60 Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Busulmax 60 Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Busulmax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe

Filgrastim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Filgrastim from 24 hours before or 24 hours after taking Busulfan. Please consult with your doctor. Busulfan may reduce the efficacy of Filgrastim.
Severe

Pegfilgrastim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Busulfan from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim. Please consult your doctor.
Severe

Sargramostim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Busulfan from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Sargramostim. Please consult your doctor.
Severe

Lenograstim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Lenograstim from 24 hours before until 24 hours after undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy.
Severe

Molgramostim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Busulfan from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Molgramostim. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Busulmax 60 Injection can cause hair loss.
Yes. Busulmax 60 Injection is a vesicant (irritant).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Organosulfonic acid esters

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Alkylating Agents

References

  1. Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1685-86.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 171-72.
  3. Busulfan. Greenville, North Carolina: DSM Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 1999 [revised Jan. 2015]. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Avaialble from:
  4. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Busulfan. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 18 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: GLS Pharma Ltd.
Address: R-4, Khirki Main Road, Malviya Nagar New Delhi- 110 017, (India)

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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