Busulfan Injection Product introduction
Busulfan 60mg Injection is use in the treatment of some cancers of blood like chronic myeloid leukaemia. It is use in combination with other cancer medicines during hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT). It may also be used to treat some other types of cancer.
Busulfan 60mg Injection is given as an injection into veins by the healthcare provider. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects.
It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Uses of Busulfan Injection
- Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)
Benefits of Busulfan Injection
In Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)
Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body’s ability to fight infection. Busulfan 60mg 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 Busulfan 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 worry about them
Common side effects
- Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Anxiety
- Decreased magnesium level in blood
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Headache
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Busulfan 60mg 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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