Brand name: Carmustine (Lupin) TM
Active ingredients: carmustine
What it is used for
Carmustine Lupin is indicated as palliative therapy as a single agent or in established combination therapy with other approved chemotherapeutic agents in the following:,1. Malignant Glioma,2. Multiple Myeloma - in combination with prednisone.,3. Hodgkins Disease - as secondary therapy in combination with other approved drugs in patients who relapse while being treated with primary therapy, or who fail to respond to primary therapy.,4. Non-Hodgkins lymphomas - as secondary therapy in combination with other approved drugs for patients who relapse while being treated with primary therapy or who fail to respond to primary therapy.
How to take it
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one part.
Part 1: Injection, powder for
Pale yellow granule or congealed mass
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Part 2: Injection, diluent for
A clear, colorless solution in a clear colorless glass vial
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Storage instructions
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient carmustine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems