Introduction
Bucelon 2 mg tablet:

Bucelon 2 mg tablet is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic/cytotoxic)
chemotherapy drug. It is an alkyl sulfonate belonging to the class alkylating
agent. It is indicated for treating blood cancers, such as chronic myelogenous
leukemia (A type of cancer that causes an increase in white blood cells). It is
given as a treatment to prepare the bone marrow to receive healthy
blood-forming cells (stem cells) from a donor to replace their stem cells that
have been destroyed by treatment with radiation or high doses of chemotherapy).

Chronic myelogenous leukemia is an uncommon type of cancer that affects
bone marrow (soft, spongy tissue that produces blood cells for your body). It
causes an increase in white blood cell count. Common side effects of Bucelon 2
mg tablets are decreased white blood cells, dizziness, and shortness of breath,
mouth inflammation, nausea, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, and fever. Drink
plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine.

Bucelon 2 mg can cause a severe decrease in bone marrow activity. If you
are taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medications that decrease the
blood cell count, talk to your healthcare professional before taking the
medications. Busulfan tablets affect your immune system. You may get infections
more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Call your doctor if you have a
fever, chills, cough, mouth sores, or unusual bleeding or bruising.

Uses of Bucelon 2 mg tablet:

·
Hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation

·
Chronic myelogenous leukaemia

·
Polycythaemia vera

·
Thrombocythemia

·
Myelofibrosis

·
Hemoglobinopathies

How
to consume Bucelon 2 mg tablet:

Your physician will decide the dose and duration
of this therapy. The dose of Busulfan depends on your blood cancer. Swallow the
tablets with plenty of water. Do not break, crush or chew them. You can take
busulfan tablets before or after meals. Don't stop the medication until or
unless your doctor advises. If you missed the dose, do not take double the doses.
Inform your physician about your missed dose.