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Side effect(s) of Busulphan

Read the side effects of Busulphan as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Body As A Whole - Fever, headache, weakness, chills, pain, swelling, general allergic reactions, chest pain, inflammation at injection site and back pain.

Heart - Fast heart rate and dilatation of blood cells.

Gastrointestinal - Nausea, mouth ulcer, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, dry mouth, rectal disorder and abdominal enlargement.

Metabolic - Decrease in magnesium/glucose/potassium/calcium and increase in liver enzyme levels.

Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, anxiety, dizziness and depression.

Respiratory - Nose inflammation, lung disorder, cough, nosebleed and difficulty in breathing.

Skin - Rash and itching.

Other Precautions : * It may cause ovarian failure and may stop girls from reaching puberty.

Drug Name : Busulphan

Busulphan(Busulfex) generic is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for chronic myelogenous leukemia. It is also used for bone marrow transplantation. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells.
More Info about Busulphan

International : 

Busulfex
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