Description
BICNU also known as Consium (India) is used to treat Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and other types of cancer. Its generic name is Carmustine & its manufactured by Emcure in India. The implantable wafer that contains carmustine is used to treat gliomas, which are a type of brain tumor.
It acts as an alkylating agent that can damage DNA to keep the cancer cells from growing. It basically helps to stop cancer cells from growing and causes them to die. Its comes in vial form & dosage of 100 mg.
Note: BICNU has been renamed to Consium in India by Emcure.
Manufacturer: Emcure (India)