Carmustine is the active substance of an antineoplastic medicine known commercially as Becenum.
This injectable drug is indicated for the treatment of individuals with cancer, its action is the alteration of the DNA of the cancer cells interfering in its functioning.
Indications of Carmustine
Colon cancer; brain cancer; stomach cancer; Hodgkin's disease; hepatoma; lymphoma; melanoma; multiple myeloma.
Price of Carmustine
The carton of 100 mg Carmustine, injectable use, costs approximately 2, 900 reais.
Side Effects of Carmustine
Inflammation and obstruction of the vein; nausea; vomiting; inflammation in the mouth; severe pain at the infusion site (by venous spasm).
Contraindications of Carmustine
Pregnancy Risk C; Women in the lactation.
How to Use Carmustine
Injectable Use
Adults and children
- Administer 150 to 200 mg per square meter of body surface area as a single dose every 6 to 8 days, or 75 to 100 mg per square meter of body surface area per day, on 2 consecutive days every 6 weeks, or 40 mg per meter square body surface area per day on 5 consecutive days every 6 weeks. The dose should be adjusted according to the number of leukocytes and platelets of the patient.
