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Busulfan Injection

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Busulfan Injection

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Busulfan Information

Busulfan is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Busulfan have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Busulfan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

  1. Busulfan Benefits & Uses
  2. Busulfan Dosage & How to Take
  3. Busulfan Side Effects
  4. Busulfan Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Busulfan with Other Drugs
  6. Busulfan Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Busulfan
  8. Busulfan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Busulfan Benefits & Uses

Busulfan is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Busulfan Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.8 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 4 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.8 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 4 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Busulfan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Busulfan is used -

Moderate

Mild

Busulfan Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Busulfan safe for pregnant women?


    Busulfan has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Busulfan without medical advice.

    Severe

  • Is the use of Busulfan safe during breastfeeding?


    Busulfan should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe

  • What is the effect of Busulfan on the Kidneys?


    Using Busulfan does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Busulfan on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Busulfan on the liver have been reported.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Busulfan on the Heart?


    Side effects of Busulfan rarely affect the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Busulfan with Other Drugs

Busulfan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

ClozapineEtanerceptMetronidazoleNalidixic Acid

Moderate

ParacetamolAspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

    Busulfan Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Busulfan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

    Frequently asked Questions about Busulfan

    • Is this Busulfan habit forming or addictive?


      No, there is no any evidence that Busulfan is addictive.

      No

    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      After taking Busulfan you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

      Dangerous

    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Busulfan only as per medical advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      No, Busulfan is not used to treat mental disorders.

      No

    Busulfan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Busulfan


      Taking Busulfan with food does not cause any problems.

      Safe

    • Interaction between Alcohol and Busulfan


      Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Busulfan with alcohol.

      Unknown

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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience

    References

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 258-260

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 861

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Busulfex (busulfan)

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Myleran® (busulfan)

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