Bicnu TM
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Active ingredients: carmustine, inert substance
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BICNU carmustine 100mg powder for injection vial with diluent vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 16 DECEMBER 1985: Carmustine 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. Hodgkin's 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 use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- Pale yellow powder
Component :
- Diluent, not applicable
- Intravenous
- Clear colourless liquid
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial of powder - 100mg each pack
- 10 vials of powders - 100mg each pack
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 1 vial of diluent - 3mL each pack
- 10 vials of diluent - 3mL each pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
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.
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
