Nitsum 100 Mg Injection

Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine)

What Is The Generic Name For Nitsum 100 Mg Injection:

Carmustine is the generic version for Nitsum 100 mg Injection

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

• BiCNU

About Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine)

Nitsum 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Carmustine, which is used in the treatment of brain tumor. A brain tumor is a development of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign, having no cancer cells, or malignant, having cancer cells which grow quickly. Some tumors are primary brain tumors, which start in the brain. Others are metastatic brain tumors, and they start somewhere else in the body & move to the brain. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Celon Laboratories Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Nitsum 100 mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

Strength:

Nitsum 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Carmustine, which is available in other substitutes also at all the leading online pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

Nitsum 100 mg Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

• Brain/Intracranial Tumor
• Multiple Myeloma
• Hodgkin's Lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Glioblastoma Multiforme

How Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine) Works:

Nitsum 100 mg Injection has an active ingredient; Carmustine. Carmustine causes cross-links in DNA & RNA, leading to the inhibition of DNA synthesis, RNA production & RNA translation (protein synthesis). Carmustine also binds to & modifies (carbamoylates) glutathione reductase. This leads to tumor cell death.

Before You Use Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Carmustine
• You are not having any serious Disease
• Your doctor must be learned about your medicinal history like your pre- existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

• You should avoid taking alcohol  
• You should avoid driving
• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

You should not take Nitsum 100 mg Injection if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have liver problems
• Have active infections
• Have bone marrow suppression
• Have breathing problems
• Have lung disease
• Have Kidney disease
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy to the Injection
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Have Liver/ Kidney disease
• Have blood disorder
• Have infections
• Have lung disease or breathing problems
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Nitsum 100 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Carmustine, which is used in the treatment of brain tumor. This medicine is accessible in different substitutes & strengths & must be purchased or given on doctor’s prescription only. You must consult your physician for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Nitsum 100 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Nitsum 100 mg Injection regularly on time for better results.

How Much Of The Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine) to Be Used:

As Nitsum 100 mg Injection is available in different strengths and alternatives, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Nitsum 100 mg Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own & for longer period than recommended by doctor.

How To Take The Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

Nitsum 100 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Nitsum 100 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

You are always advised to take Nitsum 100 mg Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in larger or smaller quantity or for longer period than suggested by your doctor.

Overdose:

Seek medical emergency treatment and/ or contact your surgeon immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Nitsum 100 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency measure will be initiated immediately by your physician if they observe overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the injection should be administered by the doctor as soon as possible. It is strictly suggested to skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not double the dosage of the prescription to make up for the missed dosage. Since Nitsum 100 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Nitsum 100 Mg Injection (Carmustine):

• Decrease in blood cell count
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Infections
• Cough
• Difficulty in breathing
• Convulsions
• Confusion
• Depression
• Speech disorder
• Brain edema
• Visual disturbances
• Hair loss
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Weakness
• Constipation
• Fever
• Thrombophlebitis
• Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body)
• Sleepiness

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Nitsum 100 mg Injection. This interaction may produce some needless or adverse effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always talk about with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Live attenuated vaccines and related products
• Etanercept
• Ganciclovir
• Adalimumab
• Clozapine

It can also interact with following disease condition:

• Infections
• Bone marrow suppression
• Liver disease
• Renal impairment
• Lung toxicity
• Eye toxicity
• CNS toxicity

Warning And Precaution:

Nitsum 100 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy
• Liver/kidney disease
• You must use an effective method of contraception before starting treatment, during treatment, & until 12 months after stopping treatment
• Regular monitoring of complete blood cell counts is necessary during treatment with this medicine
• You must not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause nausea and vomiting
• Always consult with your doctor straight away to get best possible treatment if you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep the Nitsum 100 mg Injection out of reach and sight of the children
• This medicine is strictly not used to treat children, adolescents, and elderly
• Nitsum 100 mg Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby
• You must always check up the information precisely written on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine
• Always consult your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

Indications:

Nitsum 100 mg Injection should be taken for cancer treatment. Do not take this prescription for longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

Storage:

Store the Nitsum 100 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injection is intact and not damaged while purchasing or storing.