Carmustine 100mg Injection
Prescription RequiredProduct introduction
Carmustine 100mg Injection is used to treat cancer of lymphatic system, brain and certain types of cancers of bone marrow. It may also be used to treat other types of cancer. It can be used alone, or together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Carmustine 100mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. This dose and duration of the treatment will depend on what you are being treated and the severity of your condition. You should get the injection regularly for as long as the doctor has prescribed.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, depression, sleepiness, speech disorder, rash, hair loss, headache, weakness, fever, and pain. Other than this, some patients might notice thrombophlebitis, paralysis of one side of the body, convulsion, confusion, and brain swelling. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, lungs, liver, or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, lungs, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped.
Uses of Carmustine Injection
Benefits of Carmustine Injection
In Brain tumor
Brain tumor is an abnormal mass or collection of cells that may be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Carmustine 100mg 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 Carmustine 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 Carmustine
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Fever
- Rash
- Weakness
- Confusion
- Infection
- Hair loss
- Convulsion
- Depression
- Speech disorder
- Brain swelling
- Thrombophlebitis
- Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body)
- Sleepiness
- Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body)
- Pain
How to use Carmustine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Carmustine Injection works
Carmustine 100mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carmustine 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carmustine 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Carmustine 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Carmustine 100mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Carmustine 100mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Carmustine 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
However, the use of Carmustine 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Carmustine 100mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Carmustine Injection?
If you miss a dose of Carmustine 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Carmustine 100mg Injection is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Alkylating Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Carmustine with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not use Carmustine with Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). If Carmustine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 6 months after discontinuing Herpes Zost
Do not use Carmustine with Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. If Carmustine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 6 months after discontinuing Purified Vi Polysaccharide
Do not use Carmustine with Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). If Carmustine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 6 months after discontinuing Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). Please co
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor blood cell counts and your overall treatment closely.
Concurrent use may cause decreased blood cell production.
Do not consume Filgrastim from 24 hours before or 24 hours after taking Carmustine. Please consult with your doctor. Carmustine may reduce the efficacy of Filgrastim.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Carmustine 100mg Injection safe?
Carmustine 100mg Injection is safe if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Carmustine 100mg Injection a vesicant?
Carmustine 100mg Injection is classified under irritants amongst chemotherapy drugs. However when administered at high doses it can act as vesicant.
Does Carmustine 100mg Injection inhibit DNA replication?
Yes, Carmustine 100mg Injection works by preventing DNA replication.
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- 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. 211-13.
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Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.
Country of origin: India
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