Busulfan Benefits & Uses

Busulfan is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Busulfan Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Busulfan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Busulfan is used -

Moderate

Edema
Chest Pain
Depression
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Rhinitis
Dry Mouth
Chills
Rash
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Busulfan Related Warnings

Is the use of Busulfan safe for pregnant women?

Busulfan shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Busulfan safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Busulfan. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Busulfan on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Busulfan on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Busulfan on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Busulfan on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Busulfan on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Busulfan on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Busulfan with Other Drugs

Busulfan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Etanercept

Metronidazole

Nalidixic Acid

Moderate

Paracetamol

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Busulfan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Busulfan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Blood Cancer
Neutropenia
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Busulfan

Is this Busulfan habit forming or addictive?

Busulfan is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Busulfan as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Busulfan only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Busulfan in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Busulfan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Busulfan

You can take Busulfan with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Busulfan

Information about the interaction of Busulfan and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown