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Carmustine Injection

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Carmustine Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
₹ 4300
1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
₹ 4300
162 people have bought this recently

Carmustine Information

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

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

Carmustine Benefits & Uses

Carmustine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Carmustine 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: Brain Tumour
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 332 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Brain Tumour
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 332 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Carmustine Side Effects

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

Severe

  • Brain Swelling

Moderate

Mild

Common

  • Difficulty talking

Carmustine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Carmustine safe for pregnant women?


    Carmustine should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe

  • Is the use of Carmustine safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Carmustine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

    Severe

  • What is the effect of Carmustine on the Kidneys?


    Carmustine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate

  • What is the effect of Carmustine on the Liver?


    Carmustine can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

    Moderate

  • What is the effect of Carmustine on the Heart?


    Carmustine is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Carmustine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

ClozapineEtanercept

Moderate

AnakinraFluorouracilPhenobarbitalCisplatin

Carmustine Contraindications

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

Frequently asked Questions about Carmustine

  • Is this Carmustine habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Carmustine has not been reported.

    No

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


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Carmustine. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous

  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Carmustine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Carmustine is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Carmustine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Carmustine


    It is safe to take Carmustine with food.

    Safe

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Carmustine


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Carmustine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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

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