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Belustine 40 Capsule 10.0 capsules in 1 bottle

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Belustine 40 Capsule is a product of Mediclone Health Care Pvt Ltd

Composition: Lomustine (40mg)

Pack of 10 capsule

1125.00

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All Details About Belustine 40 Capsule

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Belustine 40 Capsule

Description:

Belustine 40 Capsule is an anticancer medicine. It is used in the treatment of different kinds of cancers such as brain tumor, lung cancer, Hodgkin’s disease, and malignant melanoma. It may also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.

Belustine 40 Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach, but try to take it at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effect of this medicine is decreased white blood cell count in your body. It may also cause nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and other side effects. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor if you observe signs of infections such as fever, chills, body ache, or if you have unusual bruising or bleeding.

Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Belustine 40 Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Belustine

  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Belustine 40 Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Belustine 40 Capsule 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Belustine 40 Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Belustine 40 Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Belustine 40 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Belustine 40 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine. Employ of Belustine 40 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Belustine 40 Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

FAQs:

Is Belustine 40 Capsule effective?

Belustine 40 Capsule is effective if taken as per the dose and for the duration prescribed by a doctor. It may be used in combination with other drugs/radiotherapy or surgery to get best results. Follow your doctor's instructions about this treatment carefully.

How fast does Belustine 40 Capsule work?

Belustine 40 Capsule treatment includes administration of medicine in several sessions/cycles. Each cycle of Belustine 40 Capsule is usually a single oral dose given every 6-8 weeks. Duration of treatment may depend upon the type of cancer and body's response to the medicine. Total treatment with Belustine 40 Capsule may run over a few months.

How long does Belustine 40 Capsule stay in the body?

Belustine 40 Capsule may stay in body from 16 hours to 2 days.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.



Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H


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