Common Nausea, Headache, Weakness, Vomiting, Infection, Confusion, Constipation, Rash, Hair loss, Fever, Convulsion, Depression, Speech disorder, Brain swelling, Thrombophlebitis, Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body), Sleepiness.

Expert advice for Consium Injection

Caution is to be exercised by patients with bone marrow suppression, breathing problems or lung disease and elderly patients.
Carmustine lowers immune response making you susceptible to infections. Therefore avoid contact with people suffering from cold or infections.
Carmustine reduces body’s ability to clot blood. Hence, in case of injury /bruising or presence of blood in the stools notify your doctor.
Do not consume this drug if you are allergic to carmustine or any of its ingredients.
Avoid activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Q. Is Consium safe?
Consium is safe if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Consium a vesicant?
Consium is classified under irritants amongst chemotherapy drugs. However when administered at high doses it can act as vesicant

Q. Does Consium inhibit DNA replication?
Yes, Consium works by preventing DNA replication.