Consium 100mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Consium 100mg Injection is used to treat cancer of lymphatic system, brain and certain types of cancers of bone marrow. It may also be used to treat other types of cancer. It can be used alone, or together with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Consium 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of many types of cancer
Consium 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of many types of cancer
Uses of Consium Injection
Benefits of Consium Injection
In Brain tumor
Brain tumor is an abnormal mass or collection of cells that may be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Consium 100mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Consium Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Consium
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Fever
- Rash
- Constipation
- Weakness
- Confusion
- Infection
- Hair loss
- Convulsion
- Depression
- Speech disorder
- Brain swelling
- Thrombophlebitis
- Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body)
- Sleepiness
- Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body)
- Pain
How to use Consium Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Consium 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Consium 100mg Injection 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.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Consium 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Consium 100mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Consium 100mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Consium 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
However, the use of Consium 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Consium 100mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Consium 100mg Injection is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Alkylating agent
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Consium Injection for?
Brain tumor
100%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Consium 100mg Injection?
Headache
100%
FAQs
Is Consium 100mg Injection safe?
Consium 100mg Injection is safe if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Consium 100mg Injection a vesicant?
Consium 100mg Injection is classified under irritants amongst chemotherapy drugs. However when administered at high doses it can act as vesicant.
Does Consium 100mg Injection inhibit DNA replication?
Yes, Consium 100mg Injection works by preventing DNA replication.
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1686.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 211-13.
Marketer details
Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
Country of origin: India
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