Carustine – Carmustine Injection
Description
CARMUSTINE (CARUSTINE) INJECTION – TREATMENT OF BRAIN TUMOR
Brain, lymphatic system, and specific types of bone marrow malignancies are all treated by Carustine injection. Other cancers may also be treated with it. It can be used alone or in conjunction with a few other drugs as part of chemotherapy.
Usually, a doctor or a nurse administers Carustine injection. This medication should not be self-administered at home. The type of treatment you are receiving and how serious your disease is will determine the dosage and length of the course. For as long as the doctor has advised, you should receive the injection on a regular basis.
The most typical adverse effects of this medication are headache, weakness, fever, pain, rash, nausea, vomiting, constipation, depression, tiredness, and speech problems. In addition to this, certain patients may experience thrombophlebitis, one-sided paralysis, convulsions, disorientation, and brain swelling. Given the medication’s potency, some users may experience major side effects. Your capacity to fight infections may be decreased by this medication, which could also cause issues with your blood, lungs, liver, or kidneys. To check for them, your doctor will encourage you to get routine blood tests.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver, lung, or kidney issues or if you’re currently taking any antibiotics. Let your doctor know about all of the medications you are taking since many other medications can interact with this one or be impacted by it. Neither nursing nor becoming pregnant are permitted while using this medication. It might hurt your child. You and your partner should wait a few months after your treatment with it has ended before getting pregnant or fathering a child.
