Side effect(s) of Carmustine

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

Review the side-effects of Carmustine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Body as whole- Fever, chills, sore throat, loss of appetite or weight and swelling in ankle and feet region.

  Skin - Pale skin, easy bruising and redness.

  Blood- Abnormal bleeding.

  Heart - Rapid heart beat.

  Respiratory - Wheezing and chest pain.

  Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

  Central Nervous System- Confusion, headache, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness and mood changes.

  Eye - Vision imbalance.

  Delayed effect- Liver and kidney damage, lung fibrosis and stomach upset.

  Potentially Fatal- Delayed and cumulative bone marrow depression.

Other Precautions :

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.

Drug Name : Carmustine

Carmustine(BiCNU) generic is an anti-cancer drug, prescribed for certain types of cancers like multiple myeloma, brain tumor, Hodgkin’s and non – Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The medication restricts the advancement of the cancer cell growth in the body.