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Consium 100mg Injection


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

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.
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

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any treatment of brain tumor w
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
Dear sir in this case homeopathy can be given as add-on with conventional medicine. By doing so we can improve the longevity of patient, quality of life and decrease disease progression.
Brain tumor that why doctor suggest to do test
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Please consult a neuro surgeon.
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User feedback


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.

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References

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  2. 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.
  3. Carmustine. India: Emcure Pharmaceuticals; 2013. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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Marketer details

Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Consium 100mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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