Carmustine 100MG Injection

Carmustine 100MG Injection

  • Medicine Name- Carmuther 100
  • API- Carmustine
  • Packaging- 1 Vial
  • Strength- 100 mg/vial
  • Manufactured by- TherDose Pharma
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Description

Carmustine is a nitrosourea used as palliative therapy as a single agent or in combination therapy with other approved chemotherapeutic agents in the following:

  • Brain tumors glioblastoma, brainstem glioma, astrocytoma, medulloblastoma, ependymoma, and metastatic brain tumors.

  • Multiple myeloma (MM)-in combination with medicine prednisone.

  • Relapsed or refractory Hodgkin’s lymphoma together with other approved medicines.

  • Relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas together with other approved therapeutic drugs.

Dosage and Side Effects

The recommended dosage of Carmustine injection as a single agent in previously untreated individuals is 150 mg/m2 to 200 mg/m2 intravenously every 6 weeks. Administer as a single dose or divided into daily injections such as 75 mg/m2 to 100 mg/m2 on two consecutive days. Reduce the dose when Carmustine is used with other myelosuppressive medicines or in patients in whom bone marrow reserve is depleted. Administer Carmustine for the duration as per the established regimen. Premedicate each dose with anti-emetics.  

The most common side effects of Carmustine injection are vomiting, nausea, renal toxicity, pneumonitis, pulmonary toxicity, and myelosuppression.

Warning and Precautions

  • Bone marrow toxicity is a dose-limiting, common, and critical toxic effect of carmustine injection, occurring 4 to 6 weeks following medicine administration. Monitor complete blood count (CBC) weekly for at least 6 weeks after a dose. Repeat doses of Carmustine should not be given more frequently than every 6 weeks.

  • Cases of fatal pulmonary toxicity with carmustine 100 mg treatment may develop. Conduct the baseline pulmonary function studies along with frequent pulmonary function tests throughout treatment.

  • Injection site reactions may occur during the administration of Carmustine. Close monitoring of the infusion site for potential infiltration during drug administration is recommended. A specific treatment for extravasation reactions is not known at this time. 

  • Long-term use of nitrosoureas, such as Carmustine, may cause the development of secondary malignancies. Patients treated with this therapeutic medicine need to be monitored long-term for the development of second malignancies.

  • Carmustine has been administered through an intra-arterial intracarotid route; this procedure is investigational and has been linked with certain ocular toxicity. Safety as well as effectiveness of the intra arterial route have not been established.

FAQ's

What is Carmustine?

Carmustine is a DNA-alkylating and DNA-cross-linking agent, widely used as a cytostatic medicine in the therapy of brain tumors, leukemia, lymphomas, malignant melanoma, and other neoplasms.

How is Carmustine administered? 

The Carmustine 100 mg injection is administered by intravenous (IV) infusion after reconstitution as recommended. 

How do I store Carmustine?

Store this medicinal product and diluent in a refrigerator at 2-8°C (36-46°F). 

How much does Carmustine cost in India?

Carmustine 100 mg cost in India is reasonable and can vary. To procure it legally, you can call us at (+91) 8130290915, TOLL-FREE: 1800-889-1064, Or Write us at info@indiangenericmedicines.com.

Can Carmustine be used while I’m pregnant?

Carmustine injections may be unsafe during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about the best way to control your disease during pregnancy. 

Can Carmustine be used while breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding is not recommended while on Carmustine. Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or want to breastfeed.

Where can I get Carmustine at the best Price? 

Order Carmustine at the best price today. We request you to Call/WhatsApp us at (+91) 8130290915 or dial our TOLL-FREE Number: 1800-889-1064 or Write us at info@indiangenericmedicines.com. We are fully committed to providing you with the best Carmustine price from India. That is why we’ll match the cost/price of any other existing suppliers/distributors in the market who require a medical prescription.

Is the Carmustine available in India?

Carmustine is a (prescription drug, doctor-prescribed medication, or health care professional-prescribed medicine) pharmaceutical drug that can be legally dispensed against a medical prescription. Carmustine can be made available through the network of authorized distributors in India. (Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, etc.). 

Can You Send the Carmustine to Foreign Destinations?

Buy generic Carmustine online at the best/lowest price from a leading supplier. Indian Generic Medicines (IGM) can assist in the delivery of Carmustine; the doctor-prescribed medicine to Australia, the UK, Hong Kong, UAE, the USA, Canada, Philippines, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, China, Zambia, Malaysia, Singapore, Qatar, Pakistan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Turkey, Afghanistan, Japan, Nepal, and many other countries.

What is the procedure to buy Carmustine from Indian Generic Medicines? 

Patients can fill out the order form or send mail to info@indiangenericmedicines.com. Patients can also send WhatsApp messages to +91 8130290915 or can dial the TOLL-FREE Number: 18008891064. We will reply ASAP with the details of the Carmustine 100 mg price and the procurement procedure.

Note:- The order will be confirmed only after the valid receipt of the prescription from the Physician.

Is it safe to buy Carmustine online from India?

Yes, one can buy Carmustine 100 mg online from India-based Indian Generic Medicines if it is not (yet) registered or is unavailable in their respective country. We can facilitate the supply/export of Carmustine injection through legal channels.

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