Carmustine Injection Product introduction
Carmustine 100 mg is use 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.
Carmustine 100 mg 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.
Uses of Carmustine
- Brain tumor
Benefits of Carmustine
In Brain tumor
Brain tumor is an abnormal mass or collection of cells that may be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Carmustine 100 mg 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 Carmustine 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 worry about them
Common side effects of Carmustine for Injection
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Fever
- Rash
- Constipation
- 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 Carmustine for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Carmustine Injection works
Carmustine 100 mg 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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