Bucelon Tablet Information

Bucelon Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia.

The correct dosage of Bucelon Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Bucelon Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Bucelon Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bucelon Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Bucelon Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Bucelon Tablet related warnings section.

Bucelon Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bleeding, Blood Cancer, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Bucelon Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Bucelon Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Bucelon Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Bucelon Benefits & Uses
Bucelon Dosage & How to Take
Bucelon Side Effects
Bucelon Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Bucelon with Other Drugs
Bucelon Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Bucelon
Bucelon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Bucelon Tablet Benefits & Uses

Bucelon Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Bucelon Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 60 mcg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 60 mcg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Bucelon Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bucelon Tablet is used -

Moderate

Edema
Chest Pain
Depression
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Rhinitis
Dry Mouth
Chills
Rash
Anxiety

Bucelon Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Bucelon Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Bucelon should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Bucelon Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Bucelon may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Bucelon Tablet on the Kidneys?

Using Bucelon does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Bucelon Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Bucelon rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Bucelon Tablet on the Heart?

Bucelon is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Bucelon Tablet with Other Drugs

Bucelon Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Etanercept

Metronidazole

Nalidixic Acid

Moderate

Paracetamol

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Bucelon Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bucelon Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Blood Cancer
Neutropenia
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Bucelon Tablet

Is this Bucelon Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Bucelon Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Bucelon Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Bucelon Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Bucelon Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Bucelon Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Bucelon Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bucelon Tablet

Taking Bucelon Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Bucelon Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Bucelon Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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