LomustineWaferChemotherapyCytarabineBrexucabtagene autoleucelPRECAUTIONSCyclophosphamideBrain tumorHodgkin'sToxicityMedicationsChest painExactly as prescribed by your doctorMedicationDoseDrugsMedicinesMalignantAdverse effectsInfectionProtocolsPregnantUnusualTreatmentRisksPharmacist promptlySupervision of a doctorConsult with your doctorKidneyDIETARYPatientsSidePatientSymptomsMedicineCancerContact your doctorTell your doctorSwallowFollowInfectionsClinicalProblemsEffectsMakeRelease
Lomustine2
- The combination of carmustine, lomustine, or procarbazine with radiation therapy is more effective than radiation alone. (online-family-doctor.com)
- After 4 years when his cancer was in remission, in September 1995, the disease recurred (stage IVa) for which he received several more courses of chemotherapy, according to protocols BEAM (carmustine, etoposide, cytarabine, melphalan) and CEP (lomustine, etoposide, prednimustine). (cdc.gov)
Wafer2
- Carmustine implant comes as a small wafer that is placed in the brain by a doctor during surgery to remove the brain tumor. (epnet.com)
- Prior prolifeprospan 20 with carmustine wafer. (dana-farber.org)
Chemotherapy7
- tell your doctor if you have previously received treatment with other chemotherapy medications or if you have had x-rays recently. (medlineplus.gov)
- There are several main types of chemotherapy drugs that doctors use to target different types of cancer. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Doctors take into account the person's overall health when deciding the number and dosage of chemotherapy drugs to recommend. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Doctors administer chemotherapy in cycles of treatment and recovery. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Doctors only use chemotherapy for prostate cancer if it spreads outside of the prostate and if hormone therapy is unsuccessful. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- After having surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, eight year old Josie Nunez's brain tumor reappeared for a second time and doctors gave her only weeks to live. (scienceblogs.com)
- Activation of transient receptor potential vanilloid type 2 has been shown to inhibit proliferation of human glioblastoma multiforme cells and overcome resistance to the chemotherapy agent carmustine. (oniinemarketpluce.com)
Cytarabine1
- The subgroup analysis showed that the dual-targeting CAR-T achieved a higher CR rate when patients received coadministration of CD22 and CD19 CAR-T cells or received third-generation CAR-T cells combined with autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant and carmustine, etoposide, cytarabine, and melphalan pretreatment. (sohoonline.org)
Brexucabtagene autoleucel1
- carmustine, brexucabtagene autoleucel. (medscape.com)
PRECAUTIONS1
- In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. (allnutritionals.com)
Cyclophosphamide3
- Your doctor may need to delay your treatment or adjust your dose of cyclophosphamide depending on your response to treatment and any side effects that you experience. (medlineplus.gov)
- Do not stop taking cyclophosphamide without talking to your doctor. (medlineplus.gov)
- Many other medications may also interact with cyclophosphamide, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list. (medlineplus.gov)
Brain tumor3
- Carmustine implant is used along with surgery and sometimes radiation therapy to treat malignant glioma (a certain type of cancerous brain tumor). (epnet.com)
- The doctor places carmustine wafers directly into a cavity in the brain that was created when the brain tumor was removed. (epnet.com)
- During his time at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Lim built one of the largest brain tumor and trigeminal neuralgia practices and utilized the most advanced surgical technologies and techniques for his patients. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
Hodgkin's2
- Carmustine Obvius is also used as a 'conditioning' treatment before transplantation of the patient's own haematopoietic progenitor cells (immature cells that are able to produce the cells of the blood) to treat Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. (europa.eu)
- For use as a conditioning treatment, data from the literature showed that Carmustine Obvius is effective at preparing patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas for transplantation of their own haematopoietic progenitor cells. (europa.eu)
Toxicity2
- palifermin increases toxicity of carmustine by Other (see comment). (medscape.com)
- Treatment-related toxicity "seemed similar" between the patients with ALL and those with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Dr. Nguyen and colleagues reported. (sohoonline.org)
Medications4
- Carmustine is in a class of medications called alkylating agents. (epnet.com)
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, you are taking or plan to take. (epnet.com)
- Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. (medlineplus.gov)
- Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medications you are taking. (canadianonlinedrugs.com)
Chest pain1
- Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, shortness of breath, chest pain , unusual weakness /tiredness. (webmd.com)
Exactly as prescribed by your doctor2
- It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. (medbroadcast.com)
- Take Vantin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. (canadianonlinedrugs.com)
Medication18
- Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. (epnet.com)
- Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication for your condition. (medlineplus.gov)
- In some cases, your doctor may prescribe medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. (webmd.com)
- Before using this medication , tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: bleeding/ blood problems, current/recent/returning infection, kidney disease , liver problems , lung disease . (webmd.com)
- Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. (medbroadcast.com)
- If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. (medbroadcast.com)
- Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. (medbroadcast.com)
- It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. (medbroadcast.com)
- If you are using this medication, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for information about your treatment options. (medbroadcast.com)
- If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor. (medbroadcast.com)
- If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. (medbroadcast.com)
- If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. (healthwarehouse.com)
- Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. (healthwarehouse.com)
- If you are also taking antacids to relieve stomach pain as recommended by your doctor, separate them from this medication by at least 1 hour. (healthwarehouse.com)
- If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. (healthwarehouse.com)
- Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. (drugs.com)
- If you experience any of the symptoms while using Asacol stop taking the medication and and tell your doctor as soon as possible. (pillsshare24.com)
- Your doctor can prescribe medication to control these side effects. (onco.com)
Dose3
- If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice. (medbroadcast.com)
- If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. (drugs.com)
- It's pretty well-tolerated, although some of the kids at higher doses can get a little bit of sleepiness, and we've had to reduce how does cbd work the dose for some kids who had loose stools," Dr. Wirrell says. (oniinemarketpluce.com)
Drugs2
- For example, doctors consider the type of cancer a person has and its stage before estimating which drugs will have the best response rates. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Carmustine belongs to a class of drugs known as alkylating agents. (webmd.com)
Medicines4
- It must be given under the supervision of a doctor experienced in the use of cancer medicines and can only be obtained with a prescription. (europa.eu)
- The European Medicines Agency concluded that, in accordance with EU requirements, Carmustine Obvius has been shown to be comparable to Carmubris. (europa.eu)
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. (rxwiki.com)
- Doctors will stop these medicines when the risks of side effects are greater than the potential benefits of continuing treatment. (curesearch.org)
Malignant1
- Dr. Lim's clinical interests include the treatment of benign and malignant brain tumors, with special interest in gliomas, meningiomas, metastatic tumors, and skull base tumors. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
Adverse effects1
- Our meta-analysis demonstrated that the CD22/CD19 dual-targeting CAR T-cell strategy has high efficiency with tolerable adverse effects in B-cell malignancies," Dr. Nguyen and colleagues concluded. (sohoonline.org)
Infection1
- Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms such as easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills). (webmd.com)
Protocols1
- Most cancer types have standard protocols that a doctor can follow when beginning treatment. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Pregnant4
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. (epnet.com)
- If you become pregnant while receiving carmustine implant, call your doctor. (epnet.com)
- Tell your doctor right away if you suspect you are pregnant. (allnutritionals.com)
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. (canadianonlinedrugs.com)
Unusual3
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to estrogens or progestins. (allnutritionals.com)
- Also consult with your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual. (pillsshare24.com)
- If you face any unusual or serious problems, inform your doctor immediately. (onco.com)
Treatment12
- Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition. (epnet.com)
- When used as a conditioning treatment, Carmustine Obvius is given before the cell transplant. (europa.eu)
- When used as a conditioning treatment Carmustine helps clear the patient's bone marrow cells as they multiply more quickly than normal cells and are therefore more vulnerable to the action of the medicine. (europa.eu)
- The side effects associated with Carmustine Obvius when used as a conditioning treatment are generally in line with those seen with the other uses. (europa.eu)
- Therefore, the Agency's view was that, as for Carmubris, the benefit of Carmustine Obvius in the treatment of cancer outweighs the identified risk and it can be authorised for use in the EU. (europa.eu)
- For use a conditioning treatment, for which Carmubris is not authorised, the Agency noted that the active substance in Carmustine Obvius has been used for decades as a part of different conditioning regimens, and that its effectiveness has been established. (europa.eu)
- Talk to your doctor about how you are feeling during your treatment. (medlineplus.gov)
- Doctors may start with a combination of docetaxel and prednisone, which is a steroid-based treatment. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Your doctor will check you closely during and for at least 6 weeks after treatment to lessen the chance of serious side effects. (webmd.com)
- Dr. Lim's bibliography contains well over 200 articles on topics such as immunotherapy for glioblastoma, long-term survival of glioma patients treated with stereotactic radiation, and treatment of neuropathic pain. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
- Consult with your doctor about necessary dosage before to start Asacol treatment. (pharmacy-xl.org)
- Dr Asok Kurup, Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore, explained how rapid diagnostics can guide treatment choices to improve patient outcomes in MDR gram-negative infections. (mims.com)
Risks3
- Studies on the benefits and risks of the active substance carmustine in the authorised uses as a cancer medicine have already been carried out with the reference medicine, Carmubris, and do not need to be repeated for Carmustine Obvius. (europa.eu)
- What are the benefits and risks of Carmustine Obvius? (europa.eu)
- Because Carmustine Obvius is a generic medicine , its benefits and risks are taken as being the same as the reference medicine's for its authorised indications . (europa.eu)
Pharmacist promptly2
- If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. (webmd.com)
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. (healthwarehouse.com)
Supervision of a doctor1
- BCG vaccine is to be administered only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor. (drugs.com)
Consult with your doctor1
- You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. (canadianonlinedrugs.com)
Kidney4
- Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease. (medlineplus.gov)
- Discuss with your doctor if you have pyloric stenosis, allergy to sulfasalazine, congestive heart failure, liver or kidney disease. (umc-cares.org)
- Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), signs of liver problems (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach / abdominal pain , yellowing eyes / skin , dark urine ), vision changes. (webmd.com)
- Before taking Vantin you should talk with your doctor if you have kidney disease, or if you are on dialysis, or if you have intestinal problems, such as colitis. (canadianonlinedrugs.com)
DIETARY1
- 43.6% of the physicians did not offer appropriate dietary advice to patients in preparation for fecal occult blood test (3 day avoidance of rare meat and some vegetables such as broccoli, turnips, and radishes). (oncolink.org)
Patients4
- Among other items, the questionnaire asked whether physicians would offer colorectal cancer screening to 6 hypothetical patients. (oncolink.org)
- Based on what we're seeing, I suspect CBD could be even more effective for patients with LGS," Dr. Wirrell says. (oniinemarketpluce.com)
- A national sample of office-based physicians provides data on patients' office visits. (cdc.gov)
- Furthermore, there may be significant reluctance on the part of patients and physicians to participate. (biomedcentral.com)
Side7
- Carmustine implant may cause side effects. (epnet.com)
- If you are concerned about side effects, talk to your doctor. (rxwiki.com)
- Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. (rxwiki.com)
- However, you have been prescribed this drug because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. (webmd.com)
- Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. (webmd.com)
- List Carmustine Solution, Reconstituted (Recon Soln) side effects by likelihood and severity. (webmd.com)
- Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. (medbroadcast.com)
Patient4
- Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. (umc-cares.org)
- As far as the physician was aware, the patient had not visited other countries. (cdc.gov)
- About half of the physicians never stopped screening irrespective of patient?s age. (oncolink.org)
- In 1995, a total of 36,875 Patient Record forms were received from the 1,883 physicians who participated in the NAMCS. (cdc.gov)
Symptoms2
- Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen. (healthwarehouse.com)
- Anyone with symptoms that do not go away within 2 weeks should see a doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated. (rxwiki.com)
Medicine6
- This means that Carmustine Obvius contains the same active substance and works in the same way as a 'reference medicine' already authorised in the EU called Carmubris. (europa.eu)
- Carmustine, the active substance in this medicine, is a type of cancer medicine known as an alkylating agent. (europa.eu)
- As for every medicine, the company provided studies on the quality of Carmustine Obvius. (europa.eu)
- There was no need for ' bioequivalence ' studies to investigate whether Carmustine Obvius is absorbed similarly to the reference medicine to produce the same level of the active substance in the blood. (europa.eu)
- Consuelo Wilkins, MD, MSCI, Senior Vice President for Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Senior Associate Dean for Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, always knew she wanted to be a physician. (vicc.org)
- The target audience of physicians for this statement includes, but is not limited to, family practitioners, medical acupuncturists, psychiatrists, and specialists in pain medicine. (meridianhealthnc.com)
Cancer6
- By damaging the DNA of cancer cells, carmustine can help kill them and prevent the cancer from growing and spreading. (europa.eu)
- Dr. Lim's research interests focus on harnessing the immune system to fight cancer. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
- In this study, screening practices for colorectal cancer among primary care physicians varied widely from recommended guidelines. (oncolink.org)
- Immediate remediation is needed to teach primary care physicians about colorectal cancer screening, including how to identify appropriate candidates. (oncolink.org)
- Like yesterday's post , this will be a post that references our favorite dubious cancer doctor Stanislaw Burzynski but is not primarily about him. (scienceblogs.com)
- Dr Majalca said that Josie wasn't dying of cancer but was dying from acidosis, and that only by addressing this issue would her body finally be able to heal. (scienceblogs.com)
Contact your doctor2
- For more information about using Carmustine Obvius, see the package leaflet or contact your doctor or pharmacist. (europa.eu)
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. (webmd.com)
Tell your doctor1
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to carmustine or any of the ingredients in carmustine implant. (epnet.com)
Swallow1
- Swallow the pill whole.Call your doctor if you find undissolved tablets in your stool. (umc-cares.org)
Follow2
- Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. (medlineplus.gov)
- About half of the physicians did not follow a positive fecal occult blood test with colonoscopy. (oncolink.org)
Infections1
- Carmustine can make you more likely to get infections or may make current infections worse. (webmd.com)
Clinical3
- Dr. Lim is a member of the American Society for Clinical Oncology, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and Society for Neuro-Oncology. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
- Dr. Lim served as the program co-chair of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and CNS section of the American Society for Clinical Oncology. (stanfordhealthcare.org)
- A single clinical study on CBD's effects on schizophrenia has been completed by Dr. Mohini Ranganathan from Yale University in 2013. (oniinemarketpluce.com)
Problems2
- Carmustine may cause serious bleeding/ blood problems. (webmd.com)
- These problems are very rare, but you should discuss them with your doctor. (rxwiki.com)
Effects2
- carmustine decreases effects of adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral by pharmacodynamic antagonism. (medscape.com)
- carmustine decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted by pharmacodynamic antagonism. (medscape.com)
Make1
- This is a decision you and your doctor will make. (allnutritionals.com)
Release1
- After being placed in the brain, the wafers dissolve and slowly release carmustine into the surrounding areas where the tumor was located. (epnet.com)