Carmuther 100 Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS5195

USA Brand Name

BiCNU, Gliadel

Strength

100mg

Generic Name

Carmustine (100Mg)

Manufacturer

Therdose Pharma Pvt Ltd

## Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Carmuther 100 Injection:

Carmustine is the generic version for Carmuther 100 Injection

## Which US Brand is Equivalent To Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine):

BiCNU

Gliadel

## About Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine)

Carmuther 100 Injection contains an active ingredient, Carmustine, which is used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system, brain & certain types of cancers of bone marrow. A brain tumor is a growth of nonstandard cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors could be benign, with no cancer cells, or malignant, with cancer cells that grow quickly. Some are primary brain tumors that start in the brain. And others are metastatic, & they start somewhere else in the body & move to the brain. This medicine is readily available with all the leading primary pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores; however, this medication should be taken on doctor’s recommendation only.

## Manufacturer :

Therdose Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is the primary pharmaceutical company that manufactures Carmuther 100 Injection.

## Strength :

Carmuther 100 Injection contains an active constituent, Carmustine (100 mg). This medicine is readily available with all the leading primary pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine):

Carmuther 100 Injection is used for the treatment in the following conditions:

Brain/Intracranial Tumor

Multiple Myeloma

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Glioblastoma Multiforme

## How Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine) Works:

Carmuther 100 Injection has an active ingredient, Carmustine, which is an anti-cancer medication . This medicine performs by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA & RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth & multiplication.

## Before You Use Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine):

Make certain that:

You are not having some severe Disease

You are not sensitive to Carmustine

You should update your doctor vis-à-vis your medical histories like your pre-existing disease, Medications & surgeries, supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, and the rest.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine):

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid smoking

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine):

You should not take Carmuther 100 Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Have lung disorder

Have Bonemarrow suppression

Have Eye toxicity

Have CNS toxicity

Are pregnant

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have an Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have infections

## Dosage :

Carmuther 100 Injection contains an active ingredient, Carmustine, which is used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system, brain & certain types of cancers of bone marrow.  This medicine is readily available with all the leading primary pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores; however, this medication should be taken on doctor’s recommendation only. The patient should discuss with the medical doctor for an alteration of dosage and time of the medicine, knowing the fact that the severity of the disease varies from person to person. This adjustment can only be judged optimal by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Carmuther 100 Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your medical doctor. You must take Carmuther 100 Injection regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine) to Be Used:

Carmuther 100 Injection is readily available in various strengths and substitutes. Patients are regularly suggested to pursue doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Carmuther 100 Injection. You must not receive this Injection on your own & for a more extended period as recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine):

Carmuther 100 Injection should be taken at a fixed time as instructed by your doctor. Your medical doctor or nurse will inject you Carmuther 100 Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medication.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine):

You are always suggested to take Carmuther 100 Injection as prescribed. You should not stop or start taking this medication all of a sudden on your own. You have to follow all the procedures given by your doctor carefully. You must not receive the Injection in a larger or smaller measure or for an extended period than recommended by the doctor.

## Overdose :

You must search for medical emergency treatment and get in touch with your medical doctor straight away in the situation of any overdose symptoms. As Carmuther 100 Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setup by a skilled healthcare expert, the possibility of an overdose is very low. However, the emergency treatment will be started by your medical doctor if they observe any overdose symptoms in you.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dose of the Injection has to be taken as fast as viable. You should firmly skip out the missed dose if it is the time for your next planned dosage by now. It is strictly recommended not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dose. As Carmuther 100 Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical set up by a skilled healthcare expert, the possibility of a missed dose is very little.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Carmuther 100 Injection (Carmustine):

The decrease in blood cell count

Nausea and Vomiting

Diarrhea

Loss of appetite

Infections

Cough

Difficulty in breathing

Convulsions

Confusion

Depression

Speech disorder

Brain edema

Visual disturbances

Hair loss

Skin rash

Headache

Weakness

Constipation

Fever

Thrombophlebitis

Hemiplegia

Sleepiness

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Many of the medicines have been reported to interact with Carmuther 100 Injection. These interactions may engender some unwanted or unfavorable effects, or it may probably cause your drug not to function correctly. You should often have a conversation with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements; consequently, well-proposed medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Live attenuated vaccines and related products

Etanercept

Ganciclovir

Adalimumab

Clozapine

This medicine can as well interact with the following mentioned disease condition:

Infections

Kidney disease

Liver Disease

Bone marrow suppression

## Warning And Precaution:

Carmuther 100 Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Kidney/ Liver disease

Allergy

Infections

You must get your blood test done repeatedly during treatment to monitor the side effects of Carmustine on your blood cells

Regular blood tests are essential to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver & heart function during treatment with this medicine

Use of reliable, effective contraception by both males & females during treatment is essential to avoid pregnancy

You should not drive or operate heavy machines besides taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You are supposed not to take this drug if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding

You must always discuss with your medical doctor to obtain the first-rate treatment if you are observing a number of the conditions mentioned above.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Carmuther 100 Injection out of reach & vision of the children

This treatment is strictly used with care for the treatment of children

Carmuther 100 Injection is not recommended for use by pregnant women due to the augmented risk of detrimental effects on the unborn child

You have to always check up the information in predominantly printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

You must continuously discuss with your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in terms of the dosage, strength & time of the drug.

## Indications :

Carmuther 100 Injection should be used as recommended by your doctor. You must not take this drug for a more extended period than prescribed by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Carmuther 100 Injection at room temperature in dark & dry location. Make sure that the Injection is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.