Delivering to Gurgaon
Hi, there!
Login / Sign Up
Buy medicines
Buy health products
Book lab tests
Consult a doctor
1mg Care Plan
Cancer Care
Ayurveda
Partnerships
New
Hindi articles
Offers
All diseases
New
All medicines
Medicines by therapeutic class
Contact us
Need help?
Privacy policy
Return policy
Terms and conditions
Editorial policy
Get more features! Download the app now
Medicine Reminders
Monthly/weekly subscriptions
Health records and analysis
24*7 Emergency services
Download app on the App StoreDownload app on the Google play store
Choose city
Sign in to your account
or
By signing in you agree to our
Terms & conditions
 and 
Privacy policy

Busuphan 2mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Radhika Dua, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)
Busuphan 2mg Tablet is used in the treatment of some cancers of blood like chronic myeloid leukaemia. It is used in combination with other cancer medicines during hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT). It may also be used to treat some other types of cancer.
Genuine
Authenticity Assured
Prescription
required
36 people
viewed recently
Welcome Gift
10% EXTRA OFF on first order
with1MGANEW| Cash on delivery available
₹67.8
₹69.9
3% off
Get for
₹61
right chevron icon
on orders above ₹150
Use Code 1MGANEW
Get for
₹62.4
right chevron icon
on orders above ₹200
Use Code 1MGANEW
1/2
10 tablets
 
 
0
footer-icon
efsr frrrrrr
aaa

General Information

Contains

Busulfan (2mg)

Marketer

Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
The content is shown in English
Busuphan 2mg Tablet image

Product introduction

Busuphan 2mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but better to take it at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Inform your doctor if you have a medical history, of bleeding disorders, heart or liver disease, radiation treatment or any infection. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using.  Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat. This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Busuphan Tablet

Benefits of Busuphan Tablet

Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)
Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Busuphan 2mg Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Busuphan Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Busuphan
  • Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Anxiety
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Decreased magnesium level in blood
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

How to use Busuphan Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Busuphan 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Busuphan Tablet works

Busuphan 2mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

All substitutes for Busuphan 2mg Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Busulmax 2mg Tablet

by GLS Pharma Ltd.
₹6.28/tablet
7% cheaper
<h3 class=bodySemiBold>Busulmax 2mg Tablet</h3>

Glosulfan 2mg Tablet

by Globela Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹4.6/tablet
32% cheaper
<h3 class=bodySemiBold>Glosulfan 2mg Tablet</h3>

Buran 2mg Tablet

by Neon Laboratories Ltd
₹26/tablet
283% costlier
<h3 class=bodySemiBold>Buran 2mg Tablet</h3>

Mylefan 2mg Tablet

by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹4.03/tablet
41% cheaper
<h3 class=bodySemiBold>Mylefan 2mg Tablet</h3>

Quick tips

  • Take it at a same time every day, either with food or without food.
  • Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
  • Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels of blood cells in your blood.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and sore throat.
     

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Busuphan 2mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Busuphan 2mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

UNSAFE
Busuphan 2mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Busuphan 2mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Busuphan 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Busuphan 2mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Busuphan 2mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
sljrsr jrjrrrrr

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Busuphan 2mg Tablet can cause hair loss.
Yes. Busuphan 2mg Tablet is a vesicant (irritant).

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Organosulfonic Acid Esters Derivative {Alkylating Agent

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Alkylating agent

Related lab tests

Bcr-Abl Gene Translocation (Qualitative)

Bcr-Abl Gene Translocation (Quantitative)

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

  1. Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1685-86.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 171-72.
  3. Drugs.com. Busulfan Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Busulfan. Ireland: Aspen Pharma Trading Limited; 13 Jan. 1986 [revised Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Busulfan. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 18 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
test
Related products
Products related to Busuphan 2mg Tablet
4.4Rating star
Revital H Men Multivitamin with Calcium, Zinc & Ginseng for Immunity, Strong Bones & Energy
10 soft gelatin capsules
₹107
₹110
3% off

₹96.3

order for
₹150
4.5Rating star
R.B Tone Syrup
200 ml Syrup
₹163
₹168
3% off

₹147

order for
₹150
4.6Rating star
Limcee Vitamin C Chewable Tablet | Flavour Orange
15 Chewable Tablets
₹22.4
₹23.1
3% off

₹20.2

order for
₹150
4.5Rating star
Similac Advance Stage 2 Follow-Up Formula (6 to 12 months)
400 gm Powder
₹563
₹580
3% off
4.5Rating star
Lupiheme Heme Iron Polypeptides Tablet
10 tablets
₹244
₹252
3% off

₹220

order for
₹150
B Colen NS Syrup
200 ml Syrup
₹133
₹138
3% off

₹120

order for
₹150
4.4Rating star
Homochek Capsule with Folic Acid, Pyridoxine & Cyanocobalamin
10 soft gelatin capsules
₹94.6
₹97.5
3% off

₹85.1

order for
₹150
4.5Rating star
Ensure Plus Powder Scientifically Formulated to Support Recovery Vanilla
400 gm Powder
₹684
₹705
3% off

₹616

order for
₹150
4.4Rating star
Orofer XT Total Tablet with Iron, Folic Acid, Methylcobalamin & Zinc Sulphate | For Mineral Support
10 tablets
₹182
₹188
3% off

₹164

order for
₹150
4.6Rating star
Mactotal Oral Suspension
200 ml Oral Suspension
₹125
₹129
3% off

₹113

order for
₹150
100% genuine products
100% genuine products
Safe & secure payments
Safe & secure payments
No contact delivery
No contact delivery
Fully sanitized facilities
Fully sanitized facilities

Patient concerns

She is suffering from chronic myeloid leukemia

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
Hi Kindly consult to Ayurvedic doctor at your local city area , face to face consult is needed.

Mh mother have blood cancer .recently she got her first induction chemotherapy.in CBC test Immature myeloid cells 18 percent what are indicate.is it serious .is it shown presence of cancer in blood old tell me

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Dear Mam Greetings from 1mg, The reports shows low hemoglobin and platelet count which can be due to chemotherapy.
<h3 class=titleMediumExtraBold>Want to know more</h3>

Want to know more

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information
<h3 class=titleMediumExtraBold>Have issue with the content</h3>

Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

Marketer details

Name: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: “Elder House” Plot No. C-9, Dalia Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400053.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Busuphan 2mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

In case of any issues, contact us

Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

Lab tests offered by us

Why we need a prescription?
Image of Step
Provide right medicines
Prescriptions are complex documents. We proof read and recheck at various steps to provide you the right medication in the correct form and dose
Image of Step
In accordance with the law
Most medicines cannot be sold without a valid prescription, as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945
close sheet