Introduction of Bucelon 60 mg Injection

• Bucelon 60 mg is used in the treatment of some cancers of blood like acute lymphocytic leukaemia, acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia, acute myeloid leukaemia, chronic myeloid leukaemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndrome. It is used in combination with other cancer medicines during hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT). Bucelon 60 mg Injection works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
  

  If you are allergic to busulfan or any of the other components in Benefits of Bucelon 60 mg Injection, or if you have previously used Bucelon 60 mg without success, it is advised that you avoid taking this medication. It is important to consult with your healthcare provider if you have any concerns or questions regarding the use of this medication.

  This medicine may cause some common adverse effects including breathlessness, cough and fever, pneumonitis, hair loss, dark skin, bladder inflammation, low blood cell count or platelet count, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc. These side effects may be temporary and usually, go away on their own. However, if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
  

  Before using this Bucelon 60 mg, please make sure to inform your doctor about your past and present medical history, and if you have any pre-existing diseases such as bleeding disorders, heart or liver disease, radiation treatment or any infection. So many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat. This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

  ​​​Benefits of Bucelon 60 mg Injection is administered intravenously at a hospital or clinic setting by a doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide the right time to take the injection, so always follow your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You might be prescribed certain other medicine as a part of your treatment. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.​
  

Uses of Bucelon 60 mg Injection

• ​Chronic myeloid leukaemia: Bucelon 60 mg is used for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukaemia a type of cancer affecting certain blood-forming cells of the bone marrow increasing the number of white blood cells in the blood. This can cause infections and bleeding.
  
  ​Polycythaemia vera: Bucelon 60 mg is used to treat polycythaemia vera is a disease which increases the number of red cells in your blood. This makes the blood thicken and causes blood clots. This can result in symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and shortness of breath, etc.
  
  ​Thrombocythaemia: Bucelon 60 mg is used to treat thrombocythaemia a disease which affects platelets (blood cells that help the blood to clot). There may be an increase in platelets - which causes blood clots. Or the platelets do not work properly, which causes bleeding such as nose bleeds, bleeding gums and bruising easily.
  
  ​Myelofibrosis: Bucelon 60 mg is used for the treatment of myelofibrosis a disease where bone marrow is replaced by fibrous (scar) tissue. This causes red and white blood cells to be made wrongly. This can cause symptoms such as tiredness, bloated stomach, bleeding, and bruising.​
  

Benefits of Bucelon 60 mg Injection

• ​Bucelon 60 mg is a medication used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, including chronic myelogenous leukaemia and certain types of lymphoma. It 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.​

Side Effects of Bucelon 60 mg Injection

• ​​​​​​​​Like all medication, Benefits of Bucelon 60 mg Injection may cause some side effects. If you experience any of these side effects contact your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to manage or reduce the severity of these side effects.​​​

Most Common Side Effects of Bucelon 60 mg Injection

• • Easy bruising
  • Unusual bleeding
  • Red spots on your skin
  • Nausea
  • Injection site reactions

Common Side Effects of Bucelon 60 mg Injection

• • Fever
  • Chills
  • Sore Throat
  • Coughing with bloody mucus
  • Vision problem
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Pale skin
  • Persistent cough
  • Congestion
  • Breathing problems
  • Seizure

How to Use Bucelon 60 mg Injection?

• ​​​​Benefits of Bucelon 60 mg Injection is administered intravenously at a hospital or clinic setting by a doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide the right time to take the injection, so always follow your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You might be prescribed certain other medicine as a part of your treatment. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.​

How Bucelon 60 mg Injection Works?

• ​Bucelon 60 mg works by interfering with the DNA replication process, which is necessary for the cells to divide. It stops tumour growth by inhibiting cell division. They cause cytotoxicity by reversibly binding to nucleophilic groups on different cell components. Alkylation of DNA is most likely the crucial cytotoxic reaction that kills tumour cells. It damages the DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by stopping their growth and multiplication. They are combined with other medications to treat various lymphatic and solid cancers.
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Safety Advices Bucelon 60 mg Injection

Alcohol

Unsafe

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while using Bucelon 60 mg. Alcohol may increase or decrease the effectiveness of the medicine and also increase the risk of side effects. It is the best advice for you before consuming alcohol, you can talk with a doctor or pharmacist, and they will tell you consumption of alcohol is safe or not.

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Bucelon 60 mg generally consider unsafe during pregnancy. Animal studies indicate that it may harm the developing foetus. However, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is important to talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits of taking Benefits of Bucelon 60 mg Injection during pregnancy. Your doctor will be able to help you make the best decision for you and your baby's health.

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Bucelon 60 mg is considered unsafe for breastfeeding women. This medicine may pass into breast milk and harm the infant. If you are breastfeeding and taking this medicine. It is important to talk to your doctor about the possible risks and benefits of continuing to breastfeed. Your doctor will be able to help you make the best decision for your and your baby's health.

Driving

Safe

There are no data available on the effects of Bucelon 60 mg on the ability to drive and use machines.

Kidney

Use with Caution

Bucelon 60 mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. It is important that patients with kidney disease closely monitor kidney function while taking Benefits of Bucelon 60 mg Injection and report any unusual symptoms or changes in kidney function to their doctor. Your doctor may need to be adjusted the dose in such kidney disease patients.

Liver

Use with Caution

Bucelon 60 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. It is important that patients with liver disease closely monitor liver function while taking Benefits of Bucelon 60 mg Injection and report any unusual symptoms or changes in liver function to their doctor. Your doctor may need to be adjusted the dose in such liver disease patients.