Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain(40mg)
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. It is instilled directly into the bladder through the urethra. For it to be effective, you should complete the course of the vaccine. You should not discontinue even if you get better until the course is completed.
Some common side effects of this medicines include difficulty in urination, urinary tract infection, and fever. These are usually mild and go away with time. However, if they persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know.
Before receiving the vaccine, you should let your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any vaccine. Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Some other medicines may react with this vaccine, so let your doctor know of all the medication you are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding should consult their doctors first before receiving this vaccine.
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection is a type of weakened bacteria. It works by activating the cells in the immune system which helps destroy cancer cells lining the bladder.
It is the live, attenuated mycobacteria bacillus Calmette Guerin strain of M. bovis –attenuated strain of tuberculous bacillus. It is a freeze-dried vaccine and used to prevent against the disseminated form of tuberculosis such as TBM and miliary TB.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Onco Bcg
Urinary tract infection
BCG vaccination should not be given to persons who are immunosuppressed (e.g., persons who are HIV infected) or who are likely to become immunocompromised (e.g., persons who are candidates for organ transplant). Pregnancy.
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Onco Bcg 40mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the live attenuated vaccine form of Mycobacterium bovis used to prevent tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections. The vaccine was developed by Calmette and Guérin and was first administered to human beings in 1921. BCG is the only vaccine against tuberculosis.
The therapeutic efficacy of Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain tice live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with Adefovir dipivoxil. The risk or severity of infection can be increased when Bacillus calmette-guerin substrain tice live antigen is combined with Aldesleukin.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection helps treat bladder cancer and also prevents cancer from coming back after bladder surgery.
It is put into your bladder through a tube by a doctor or nurse.
Do not drink any liquid 4 hours before or 2 hours after you get this medicine.
You will be asked to urinate immediately before and 2 hours after Onco Bcg 40mg Injection is given to you.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking medicines for tuberculosis, other medications such as antibiotics or those that affect the immune system.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Onco Bcg 40mg Injection used for?
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection is a medicine used to treat early stage bladder cancer. It is made from a weakened strain of Mycobacterium bovis, a vaccine for tuberculosis. Onco Bcg 40mg Injection stimulates the immune system to attack cancer cells and this stops the cancer from growing as well as spreading to other unaffected parts.
Q. What are the side effects of using Onco Bcg 40mg Injection?<br>
Onco Bcg 40mg Injection can cause side effects like difficulty in urination, urinary tract infection, and fever. It also commonly causes a burning feeling in the bladder, the need to urinate often, and even blood in the urine.
Q. Are there any serious side effects of Onco Bcg 40mg Injection?
Usually, you may have a fever as one of the common side effects of Onco Bcg 40mg Injection. But if the fever is prolonged with a temperature of or above 101 degrees, or if you have chills, rash, prolonged cough, specific joint pain, or if any of these symptoms last longer than 48 hours, then you should contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor may prescribe some medications to relieve these side effects and may also suggest ways to cope up with them.
Q. Can Onco Bcg 40mg Injection cause blood in the urine?
Yes, causes some irritation to the bladder and may cause bleeding that may give your urine a reddish color. Drink as much fluids as you can to keep your urine clear and to prevent blood clots from forming in the bladder. Usually, this bleeding resolves after sometime. But, if it does not or if it bothers you, consult your doctor.
