Manufacturer: Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Salt Composition : Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain(40mg)
Sii Onco Bcg 40mg Injection contains weakened bacteria that activates the body's immune response, which helps destroy cancer cells.
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.
Dysuria
Urine frequency
Fever
Chills
Cystitis
Haematuria
Pyrexia
Malaise
Fatigue
Bladder irritability
Urinary tract infection
Pneumonitis
Nausea
Vomiting
Immunosuppressed patients
Congenital or acquired immune deficiencies, e.g., AIDS, leukaemia
Concurrent febrile illness
Urinary tract infection
Gross hematuria
Patients with active tuberculosis
Allergy to the contents of this injection
The fetal harm caused by the administration of Sii Onco Bcg 40mg Injection when given to pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, this injection should not be given to pregnant women. Consult your doctor if you get pregnant during therapy.
The safety of consuming alcohol with this injection is not established.
It is unknown whether this injection's contents are excreted in human breast milk. As the potential risk to the infant cannot be excluded, it is advisable to discontinue nursing and discontinue the use of this injection while breastfeeding.
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.
Concomitant therapy with antibiotics may influence the anti-tumour activity of Sii Onco Bcg 40mg Injection When taken with Sii Onco Bcg 40mg Injection, immunosuppressants or bone marrow depressants may interfere with the development of the immune response, thereby affecting its efficacy.
Store between 2–8°C away from direct sunlight
Do not freeze
If you miss a dose, you can schedule an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.
As this injection is given to you by a doctor or nurse, it is unlikely to get an overdose of this injection. If you experience dizziness or nausea immediately after taking the injection, seek help.
You have mucosal damage due to traumatic catheterization
You have an HIV infection
You have tuberculosis
You are taking other prescription or non-prescription medication
You are taking herbal supplements, nutritional supplements, vitamins or minerals
You are allergic to the contents of this injection
Sii onco bcg injection is given in the hospital by the doctor or nurse
Do not try to self-inject
Q: How long after the administration will the medicine show its effects?
A: It is directly given into the bloodstream; it will start acting within 1 to 2 minutes of administration.
Q: Is Sii Onco Bcg 40mg Injection safe to use in geriatric patients?
A: Yes, it is safe to use Sii Onco Bcg 40mg Inj in geriatric patients as no overall difference in safety, effectiveness, or adverse effects were observed when given to older and younger subjects. However, it should be noted that some older individuals may show greater sensitivity to BCG.
Q: What symptoms can be observed in case of overdose?
A: In case of overdose, the patients should be closely monitored for signs of systemic or active local BCG infection. If you feel unwell, an infectious disease specialist should be consulted.
Q: Can this injection be used in a pediatric patient?
A: No data is available on the safety of this medication in pediatric patients.
