Consium 100 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3404

USA Brand Name

BiCNU

Strength

100mg

Generic Name

Carmustine

Manufacturer

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

## Consium 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Consium 100 Mg Injection:

Carmustine is the generic version for Consium 100 mg Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Consium 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

BiCNU

## About Consium 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine)

Consium 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Carmustine, which is used in the treatment of brain tumor. A brain tumor is a development of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign, having no cancer cells, or malignant, having cancer cells which grow quickly. Some tumors are primary brain tumors, which start in the brain. Others are metastatic brain tumors, and they start somewhere else in the body & move to the brain. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Consium 100 mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Consium 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Carmustine, which is available in other substitutes also at all the leading online pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

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

Consium 100 mg Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Brain/Intracranial Tumor

Multiple Myeloma

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Glioblastoma Multiforme

## How Consium 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine) Works:

Consium 100 mg Injection has an active ingredient; Carmustine. Carmustine causes cross-links in DNA & RNA, leading to the inhibition of DNA synthesis, RNA production & RNA translation (protein synthesis). Carmustine also binds to & modifies (carbamoylates) glutathione reductase. This leads to tumor cell death.

## Before You Use Consium 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Carmustine

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must be learned about your medicinal history like your pre- existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

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

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Consium 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

You should not take Consium 100 mg Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have active infections

Have bone marrow suppression

Have breathing problems

Have lung disease

Have Kidney disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have blood disorder

Have infections

Have lung disease or breathing problems

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Consium 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Carmustine, which is used in the treatment of brain tumor. This medicine is accessible in different substitutes & strengths & must be purchased or given on doctor’s prescription only. You must consult your physician for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

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

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

As Consium 100 mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Consium 100 mg Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own & for longer period than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Consium 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

Consium 100 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Consium 100 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

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

You are always advised to take Consium 100 mg Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in larger or smaller quantity or for longer period than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose:

Seek medical emergency treatment and/ or contact your surgeon immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Consium 100 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, chances of overdose are very low.. However, emergency measure will be initiated immediately by your physician if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the injection should be administered by the doctor as soon as possible. It is strictly suggested to skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not double the dosage of the prescription to make up for the missed dosage. Since Consium 100 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

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

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 (paralysis of one side of the body)

Sleepiness

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Consium 100 mg Injection. This interaction may produce some needless or adverse effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always talk about with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Live attenuated vaccines and related products

Etanercept

Ganciclovir

Adalimumab

Clozapine

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Infections

Bone marrow suppression

Liver disease

Renal impairment

Lung toxicity

Eye toxicity

CNS toxicity

## Warning And Precaution:

Consium 100 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/kidney disease

You must use an effective method of contraception before starting treatment, during treatment, & until 12 months after stopping treatment

Regular monitoring of complete blood cell counts is necessary during treatment with this medicine

You must not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause nausea and vomiting

Always consult with your doctor straight away to get best possible treatment if you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Consium 100 mg Injection out of reach and sight of the children

This medicine is strictly not used to treat children, adolescents, and elderly

Consium 100 mg Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby

You must always check up the information precisely written on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

Always consult your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Consium 100 mg Injection should be taken for cancer treatment. Do not take this prescription for longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Consium 100 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injection is intact and not damaged while purchasing or storing.