Carmustine : Before Using - Gliadel Wafer, BCNU

Carmustine - Implantation-Local

Brand Names

Gliadel Wafer, BCNU Carmustine *** Before Using *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For carmustine, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to carmustine. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

The implanted dosage form of carmustine has not been studied in pregnant women or pets. However, studies in pets have shown that carmustine in other dosage forms causes birth defects and other problems. Be sure that you have discussed this before receiving this drug. Tell your family doctor right away if you think you have become pregnant while receiving carmustine.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known if carmustine or the components of the wafer pass into the breast milk. However, carmustine is not recommended during breast-feeding, because it may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of carmustine in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of carmustine in the elderly with its use in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of carmustine. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems.