Bucelon 2 Tablet
Manufacturer
Celon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Busulfan (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Bucelon 2 Tablet is used in the treatment of some cancers of blood like chronic myeloid leukaemia. It is used in combination with other cancer medicines during hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT).
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Bucelon 2 Tablet can be taken with or without food but better to take it at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bucelon 2 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bucelon 2 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Bucelon 2 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Bucelon 2 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Clotrimazole Fluconazole Itraconazole Ketoconazole
How it works
Bucelon 2 Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
Quick Tips
Take it at a same time every day either with food or without food Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of blood cells in your blood Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat
