Carmustine
Written By Dr. Anuj SainiLast updated 28 Mar 2025 | 05:43 AM (UTC)
Carmustine Uses
Carmustine is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease, multiple myeloma, brain tumor, blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer and lung cancer.
How Carmustine works
Carmustine 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.
Common side effects of Carmustine
Headache, Weakness, Vomiting, Infection, Confusion, Constipation, Rash, Hair loss, Fever, Convulsion, Depression, Speech disorder, Brain swelling, Thrombophlebitis, Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body), Sleepiness
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Consium
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹5568 to ₹5568
1 variant(s)
Carnumax
GLS Pharma Ltd.
₹4800 to ₹4800
1 variant(s)
Carstim
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd
₹5995 to ₹5995
1 variant(s)
Carustine
Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹4300 to ₹4300
1 variant(s)
Carmustine
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹93 to ₹93
1 variant(s)
Carmuther
Therdose Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹4255 to ₹4255
1 variant(s)
Nitsum
Celon Laboratories Ltd
₹3900 to ₹3900
1 variant(s)
Expert advice for Carmustine
- Carmustine is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.
Frequently asked questions for Carmustine
Carmustine is safe if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Carmustine is classified under irritants amongst chemotherapy drugs. However when administered at high doses it can act as vesicant.
Yes, Carmustine works by preventing DNA replication.



