Carnumax 100 Injection

Carmustine (100mg)

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Carnumax 100 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.

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General Information

Contains

Carmustine (100mg)

Marketer

GLS Pharma Ltd.

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Carnumax 100 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 Carnumax Powder for Injection

Brain tumor

Benefits of Carnumax Powder for Injection

Brain tumor
Brain tumor is an abnormal mass or collection of cells that may be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Carnumax 100 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 Carnumax Powder for 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 Carnumax

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 Carnumax Powder for Injection

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

How Carnumax Powder for Injection works

Carnumax 100 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.

Quick tips

Carnumax 100 Injection is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carnumax 100 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Carnumax 100 Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Carnumax 100 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Carnumax 100 Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Carnumax 100 Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Carnumax 100 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Carnumax 100 Injection in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

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

Severe

Cimetidine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor blood cell counts and your overall treatment closely.

Severe

Filgrastim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Filgrastim from 24 hours before and until 24 hours after taking Carmustine. Carmustine may reduce the efficacy of Filgrastim.

Severe

Pegfilgrastim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Carmustine from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim. Please consult your doctor. Carmustine may reduce the efficacy of Pegfilgrastim.

Severe

Sargramostim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Carmustine from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Sargramostim. Please consult your doctor. Carmustine may reduce the efficacy of Sargramostim.

Severe

Lenograstim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Lenograstim from 24 hours before until 24 hours after undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy. Carmustine may reduce the efficacy of Lenograstim.

Frequently asked questions

Is Carnumax 100 Injection safe?

Carnumax 100 Injection is safe if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Is Carnumax 100 Injection a vesicant?

Carnumax 100 Injection is classified under irritants amongst chemotherapy drugs. However when administered at high doses it can act as vesicant.

Does Carnumax 100 Injection inhibit DNA replication?

Yes, Carnumax 100 Injection works by preventing DNA replication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nitrosoureas

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Alkylating Agents

References

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. p. 1686.
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.
Carmustine. India: Emcure Pharmaceuticals; 2013. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Carmustine. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol-Myers Squibb; 2011. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (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)

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Carnumax Powder for Injection

Benefits of Carnumax Powder for Injection

Side effects of Carnumax Powder for Injection

How to use Carnumax Powder for Injection

How Carnumax Powder for Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cimetidine (Oral Route)

Filgrastim (Injection Route)

Pegfilgrastim (Injection Route)

Sargramostim (Injection Route)

Lenograstim (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Carnumax 100 Injection safe?

Is Carnumax 100 Injection a vesicant?

Does Carnumax 100 Injection inhibit DNA replication?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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