Onco Bcg 40mg Injection
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Product introduction
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection is a medicine used for treatment of early-stage bladder cancer. It is recommended for people with early bladder cancer that has not yet reached the bladder muscle. It kills the cancer cells and reduces the risk of cancer coming back again (recur).
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. It is instilled directly into the bladder through the urethra. For it to be effective, you should complete the course of the vaccine. You should not discontinue even if you get better until the course is completed.
Some common side effects of this medicines include difficulty in urination, urinary tract infection, and fever. These are usually mild and go away with time. However, if they persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know.
Before receiving the vaccine, you should let your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any vaccine. Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Some other medicines may react with this vaccine, so let your doctor know of all the medication you are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding should consult their doctors first before receiving this vaccine.
Uses of Onco Bcg Injection
Benefits of Onco Bcg Injection
In Treatment of Early-stage bladder cancer
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection helps to treat early stage bladder cancer. It kills the cancer cells by stimulating the immune system of our body. It prevents progression of the disease to advanced stages of cancer and also reduces the chances of recurrence of the cancer. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse directly into your bladder through a catheter. It should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Onco Bcg 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 Onco Bcg
- Urinary tract infection
How to use Onco Bcg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Onco Bcg Injection works
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection is a type of weakened bacteria. It works by activating the cells in the immune system which helps destroy cancer cells lining the bladder.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Onco Bcg 40mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Onco Bcg 40mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Onco Bcg 40mg Injection in patients with liver disease. 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
- Onco Bcg 40mg Injection helps treat bladder cancer and also prevents cancer from coming back after bladder surgery.
- It is put into your bladder through a tube by a doctor or nurse.
- Do not drink any liquid 4 hours before or 2 hours after you get this medicine.
- You will be asked to urinate immediately before and 2 hours after Onco Bcg 40mg Injection is given to you.
- Inform your doctor if you are also taking medicines for tuberculosis, other medications such as antibiotics or those that affect the immune system.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES
Action Class
Live attenuated vaccines
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Onco Bcg 40mg Injection
Once A Week
43%
Once A Month
23%
Once A Day
20%
Twice A Month
10%
Twice A Week
3%
What are you using Onco Bcg Injection for?
Others
75%
Tuberculosis *
25%
*Tuberculosis (TB)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
81%
Average
14%
Poor
6%
What were the side-effects while using Onco Bcg 40mg Injection?
No Side Effec*
62%
Difficulty in*
12%
Frequent urge*
12%
Fever
12%
*No Side Effect, Difficulty in urination, Frequent urge to urinate
How do you take Onco Bcg Injection?
With or witho*
50%
Empty stomach
33%
With food
17%
*With or without food
Please rate Onco Bcg 40mg Injection on price
Average
58%
Expensive
21%
Not Expensive
21%
FAQs
What is Onco Bcg 40mg Injection used for?
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection is a medicine used to treat early stage bladder cancer. It is made from a weakened strain of Mycobacterium bovis, a vaccine for tuberculosis. Onco Bcg 40mg Injection stimulates the immune system to attack cancer cells and this stops the cancer from growing as well as spreading to other unaffected parts.
What are the side effects of using Onco Bcg 40mg Injection?<br>
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection can cause side effects like difficulty in urination, urinary tract infection, and fever. It also commonly causes a burning feeling in the bladder, the need to urinate often, and even blood in the urine.
Are there any serious side effects of Onco Bcg 40mg Injection?
Usually, you may have a fever as one of the common side effects of Onco Bcg 40mg Injection. But if the fever is prolonged with a temperature of or above 101 degrees, or if you have chills, rash, prolonged cough, specific joint pain, or if any of these symptoms last longer than 48 hours, then you should contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor may prescribe some medications to relieve these side effects and may also suggest ways to cope up with them.
Can Onco Bcg 40mg Injection cause blood in the urine?
Yes, causes some irritation to the bladder and may cause bleeding that may give your urine a reddish color. Drink as much fluids as you can to keep your urine clear and to prevent blood clots from forming in the bladder. Usually, this bleeding resolves after sometime. But, if it does not or if it bothers you, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to have an intercourse while on treatment with Onco Bcg 40mg Injection?
No, one should refrain from having unprotected sexual intercourse while on treatment with Onco Bcg 40mg Injection. In fact, men must wear a condom for the entire six-week treatment and women must avoid any vaginal contact for an additional six weeks after treatment too. This is to ensure safety of the other partner, because Onco Bcg 40mg Injection does not contain dead but weakened bacteria. So, it may affect the unaffected individuals and therefore is advised not to indulge in sexual contact.
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Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Country of origin: India
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