Consium 100mg Injection

Consium 100mg Injection

Let us guide you through the essential information about Consium 100mg Injection. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Consium 100mg Injection.

Information about Consium 100mg Injection (Brand: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd) - Uses: Brain tumor

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  • MRP: ₹ 5568
  • Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
  • Salt Combination: Carmustine (100mg)
  • Brand: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Uses: Brain tumor

Description

  • Consium 100mg Injection is used to treat cancer of lymphatic system, brain and certain types of cancers of bone marrow
  • It may also be used to treat other types of cancer
  • It can be used alone, or together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy
  • Consium 100mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse
  • You should not self-administer this medicine at home
  • This dose and duration of the treatment will depend on what you are being treated and the severity of your condition
  • You should get the injection regularly for as long as the doctor has prescribed.
  • The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, depression, sleepiness, speech disorder, rash, hair loss, headache, weakness, fever, and pain
  • Other than this, some patients might notice thrombophlebitis, paralysis of one side of the body, convulsion, confusion, and brain swelling
  • It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it
  • This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, lungs, liver, or kidneys
  • Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
  • Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, lungs, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections
  • Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using
  • This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
  • It may harm your baby
  • You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped.

Cautions

Liver: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Consium 100mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Consium 100mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.^However, the use of Consium 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving: UNSAFE: Consium 100mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: UNSAFE: Consium 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consium 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Consium 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Alkylating agent
Therapeutic class: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Nitrogen Mustard Compounds

Uses

Uses of Consium 100mg Injection

  • In Brain tumor Brain tumor is an abnormal mass or collection of cells that may be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign)
  • Consium 100mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells
  • It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor
  • You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Consium 100mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Consium 100mg Injection
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Rash
  • Constipation
  • Weakness
  • Confusion
  • Infection
  • Hair loss
  • Convulsion
  • Depression
  • Speech disorder
  • Brain swelling
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body)
  • Sleepiness
  • Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body)
  • Pain

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