Consium 100mg Injection

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Last updated on 23 Mar 2026 | 11:29 AM (IST)

Consium 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.

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General Information

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Carmustine (100mg)

Marketer

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

Consium 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 Consium Injection

Brain tumor

Benefits of Consium Injection

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

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 Consium Injection

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

How Consium Injection works

Consium 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.

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Quick tips

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Consium 100mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Consium 100mg 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

UNSAFE

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

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Consium 100mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Consium 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, the use of Consium 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Consium 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

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 consult your doctor. Concurrent use may increase the risk of fatal infections.

Severe

Cimetidine (Oral Route)

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

Severe

Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route)

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 Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). Please consult your doctor. Concurrent use may increase the risk of infections.

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

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 Typhoid Vaccine. Please consult your doctor. Concurrent use may increase the risk of infections.

Severe

Filgrastim (Injection Route)

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Consium 100mg Injection safe?

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

Is Consium 100mg Injection a vesicant?

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

Does Consium 100mg Injection inhibit DNA replication?

Yes, Consium 100mg 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:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India / Godown A, Gat No. 408 and 410, Vill: Urse, Tal: Maval, Pune-410 506, Maharashtra, India.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Consium Injection

Benefits of Consium Injection

Side effects of Consium Injection

How to use Consium Injection

How Consium Injection works

All substitutes for Consium 100mg Injection

Carstim 100mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Cimetidine (Oral Route)

Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Filgrastim (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Consium 100mg Injection safe?

Is Consium 100mg Injection a vesicant?

Does Consium 100mg Injection inhibit DNA replication?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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