Busulmax Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia.
The correct dosage of Busulmax Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Busulmax Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Busulmax Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Busulmax Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Busulmax Injection related warnings talks about Busulmax Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bleeding, Blood Cancer, Neutropenia must refrain from the use of Busulmax Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Busulmax Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Busulmax Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Busulmax Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Busulmax Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Busulmax Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Busulmax Injection safe for pregnant women?
Busulmax should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Busulmax Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Busulmax should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Busulmax Injection on the Kidneys?
Busulmax is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Busulmax Injection on the Liver?
Busulmax has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Busulmax Injection on the Heart?
Busulmax has very mild side effects on the heart.
Busulmax Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Busulmax Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Busulmax Injection habit forming or addictive?
Busulmax Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Busulmax Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Busulmax Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Busulmax Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Busulmax Injection
Taking Busulmax Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Busulmax Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Busulmax Injection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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