Busulfan
Information about Busulfan
Busulfan uses
Busulfan is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia). It is used in combination with other cancer medicine during hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT).
How busulfan works
Busulfan is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
Common side effects of busulfan
Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Decreased potassium level in blood, Diarrhea, Fever, Headache, Increased glucose level in blood, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Constipation, Depression, Dizziness, Hair loss, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Infection, Jaundice, Myelosuppression, Rash, Weakness, Chills, Pain, Allergic reaction, Chest pain, Injection site inflammation, Back pain, Tachycardia, High blood pressure, Thromboembolism, Vasodilation, Decreased appetite, Dyspepsia, Dryness in mouth, Rectal discomfort, Abdominal distension, Decreased calcium level in blood, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Edema (swelling), Elevated serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, Increased creatinine level in blood, Inflammation of the nose, Lung disorder, Cough, Nosebleeds, Breathlessness, Itching, Increased prothrombin time, Pancreatic inflammation, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Graft versus host disease, Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), Fluid overload, Hypoxia (decreased oxygen level in blood), Pulmonary alveolar hemorrhage, Cerebral hemorrhage, Coma, Discomfort when urinating, Hemorrhagic cystitis, Skin discoloration, Increased blood urea nitrogen, Decreased phosphate level in blood, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Ear disorder, Aplastic anemia, Cardiac tamponade, Interstitial fibrosis, Cataract, Skin hyperpigmentation, Breast enlargement in male, Seizure, Embryo-fetal toxicity, Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Cellular dysplasia, Hepatic veno-occlusive disease
Available Medicine for Busulfan
Expert advice for Busulfan
- Busulfan is given as an injection into the vein by a healthcare provider.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of blood cells in your blood.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat.
Frequently asked questions for Busulfan
Busulfan
Q. Does Busulfan cause hair loss?
Yes, Busulfan can cause hair loss.
Q. Is Busulfan a vesicant?
Yes. Busulfan is a vesicant (irritant).