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BCG live - Bacillus Calmette- Guerin
Latest prescription information about BCG live - Bacillus Calmette- Guerin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : BCG live - Bacillus Calmette- Guerin
Pronunciation : ba sil' us kal' met gay rayn'
Trade Name(s):
India- Onco-BCG. International- TheraCys BCG, TICE BCG. This medication is a vaccine, prescribed for tuberculosis and bladder cancer. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : IM- For Newborns- The recommended dose is 0.05ml. Adults and children- the recommended dose is 0.1ml. How it should be taken : It comes as a powder for injection (diluted with fluid), to be administered by a healthcare provider into the large muscle. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of recent smallpox vaccination, immune disorder, cancer, fever, infection, severe burns, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid contact with people who have infection. * Avoid pregnancy while taking this medication. Side Effects : Genitourinary - Painful urination, urinary frequency, urinary incontinence, blood in urine, bladder inflammation, nighttime urination and urinary tract infection. Gastrointestinal - Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. Respiratory - Wheezing and difficulty in breathing. Miscellaneous - Joint/muscle pain, headache, dizziness, flu-like syndrome, weight loss, uneasiness, fever and chills. * Drink large amount of fluid while taking this medication. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2–8°C), protect from direct sunlight. |
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