Carmustine injections are a drug belongs to alkylating agents group of anticancer category. It is indicated for the treatment of various kind of cancer like brain tumor, multiple myeloma, non-hodgkin’s lymphoma, hodgkin’s disease.
Mechanism of action of Carmustine Injections
Carmustine injections act by either slowing or inhibiting the growth of cancerous cells, this result in death of cancerous cell.
Side effects of Carmustine Injections
Along with therapeutic activity carmustine injections have some side effects also like:
Nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, skin reactions like rash, redness, inflammation, itching., redness in eye, flushing, kidney disease, liver disease, stomach ache, abdominal ache, yellowing of eyes, pale skin, dark urine, blurring of vision, dizziness, weakness, breathing problem etc.
Precautions to be taken with Carmustine Injections
- Before initiating treatment with Carmustine injections make sure that you are not allergic to active ingredient Carmustine injections and other anticancer agents, also with other inactive ingredients used in the formulation.
- Tell your doctor about your medical history if you had already suffered from infections, blood disease, lung problem, liver disease, kidney problems etc.
- Avoid any kind of vaccination during Carmustine medication.
- Take extra precaution during pregnancy and breast feeding conditions.
- If you are pregnant, do not take Carmustine medication. If you are already taking Carmustine medication avoid becoming parents.
- Avoid this medication during breast feeding condition, as carmustine injections is released in human milk.
Carmustine injections are mostly formulated in the form of injections. Many pharmaceutical companies are engaged in manufacturing of Carmustine formulation. One of them is Affy group, who is the manufacturer of Cramustine injections in India for contract manufacturing, generic, as well as for export market.