Bicnu™

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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.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Do not Freeze; Refrigerate

Source: ARTG

Composite pack

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Important: The components listed below are not necessarily in order of use. Please refer to the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) or consult your doctor for proper administration instructions and sequence.

Component

• Injection, powder for
• Intravenous
• Pale yellow powder

Component

• Diluent, not applicable
• Intravenous
• Clear colourless liquid

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 1 vial of powder - 100mg each
• 10 vials of powders - 100mg each

Not scheduled medicines: We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. These medicines are Not Scheduled.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 1 vial of diluent - 3mL each
• 10 vials of diluent - 3mL each

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

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.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem (Opens in new tab)

Source: ARTG

Healthdirect medicines information is not intended for use in an emergency. If you are suffering an acute illness, overdose, or emergency condition, call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.

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