Busulfex Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Busulfan

Indications/Uses

In combination w/ cyclophosphamide as a conditioning regimen prior to allogeneic hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation for chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IV Adult 0.8 mg/kg via central venous catheter as a 2-hr infusion every 6 hr for 4 consecutive days (total: 16 doses).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

MIMS Class

Cytotoxic Chemotherapy

ATC Classification

L01AB01 - busulfan ; Belongs to the class of alkylating agents, alkyl sulfonates. Used in the treatment of cancer.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Busulfex inj 6 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1's

Busulfex

busulfan

Manufacturer:

Otsuka