What is Busulfex? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Busulfex

• This medicine is very strong. Make sure you understand why you are receiving it and the risks and benefits of treatment.

• You will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or chemotherapy treatment center.

• Your medicine will be given through a tube called a central venous catheter that is put into your chest.

• Before you receive busulfan, you will be given medicines to help prevent vomiting and other side effects.

What to do if you miss a dose of Busulfex

Busulfex contraindications - Who shouldn't take Busulfex?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to busulfan.

Busulfex warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Tell your doctor if you had a seizure or head injury, or if you have ever received radiation treatments, other stem cell transplants, or other types of chemotherapy.

• Your doctor will need to check your blood at regular times during your treatment.

• Busulfan lowers your body's ability to fight infection. Avoid anyone who has a cold or other infection.

• Busulfan may increase your risk for other types of cancer or a recurrence of leukemia.

Busulfex interactions & what to avoid when taking Busulfex

• Tell your doctor all other medicines you are taking or have taken within the week before you receive busulfan.

• Tell your doctor if you had a seizure or head injury, or if you have ever received radiation treatments, other stem cell transplants, or other types of chemotherapy.

• Your doctor will need to check your blood at regular times during your treatment.

• Busulfan lowers your body's ability to fight infection. Avoid anyone who has a cold or other infection.

• Busulfan may increase your risk for other types of cancer or a recurrence of leukemia.