Buselin 0.5mg Injection

Buselin 0.5mg Injection is an anticancer drug belonging to the category of gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues, containing the active ingredient Buserelin. It is used in the treatment of advanced prostatic carcinoma(a type of prostate cancer that has spread outside of the prostate gland). It is also used in the treatment of endometriosis (is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of it). This drug is also treated for the adjunctive use in ovulation induction.

If you experience any pain, swelling, feeling of tension in your stomach, feel sick, gain weight, diarrhoea, difficulty breathing, or passing less urine. These could be signs of a serious side effect called “Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)”, so it is advised to inform your doctor immediately if all these symptoms exist. Incase of ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages or multiple pregnancies this drug can be used as adjunctive therapy. This drug may reduce the effect of drugs used to treat high blood pressure, and diabetes. It is recommended to monitor the blood pressure and blood glucose levels regularly to prevent complications. In addition, changes in blood lipids, increase in bilirubin levels, increase in serum liver enzymes levels (e.g. transaminases), leucopenia, thrombopenia have been observed with the use of this medicine. Talk to your doctor if you take any other medications or before using over-the-counter medicines or herbal products. Your doctor will evaluate the risk of interaction with this medication.

Consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant or plan to have a baby. This injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it causes harm to an unborn fetus. Your health care practitioner will conduct a pregnancy test before you start treatment with Buselin 0.5mg Injection. Discuss with your doctor effective birth control methods and utilise them for at least two weeks following the last dose. Breastfeeding should be avoided during the treatment with this drug as it may pass into breast milk in small amounts. This drug must not be given to premature or newborn babies because it contains benzyl alcohol which may cause toxic reactions and allergic reactions in infants and children up to 3 years old. You may feel dizzy, drowsy or have blurred eyesight while using this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.