Carmustine (Medsurge) TM
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Active ingredients: inert substance, carmustine
Pack: Carmustine (Medsurge) (1 x 100 mg vial, 1 x 3 mL inert diluent vial), 1 pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CARMUSTINE MEDSURGE carmustine 100 mg powder for injection vial with diluent vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Carmustine powder for injection is indicated as palliative therapy as a single agent or in established combination therapy with other approved chemotherapeutic agents in the following: ,1. Malignant Glioma,2. Multiple Myeloma - in combination with prednisone.,3. Hodgkins Disease - as secondary therapy in combination with other approved drugs in patients who relapse while being treated with primary therapy, or who fail to respond to primary therapy.,4. Non-Hodgkins lymphomas - as secondary therapy in combination with other approved drugs for patients who relapse while being treated with primary therapy or who fail to respond to primary therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- Lyophilised pale yellow flakes or congealed mass or powder
Component :
- Diluent, not applicable
- Intravenous
- clear, colourless liquid
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x 100 mg powder for injection vial pack
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 1 x 3 mL diluent vial pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient carmustine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
