Busag 0.5 mg Injection | 0.5 mg in 1 Vial

Introduction of Busag 0.5 mg Injection

Busag 0.5 mg Injection belongs to a group of medicine called Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues. It is used for the treatment of infertility, endometriosis in women and hormone-dependent prostate cancer in men. Infertility in women results from abnormalities in the reproductive tract that prevent fertilization or embryonic implantation and damaged fallopian tubes due to infections. This medicine is not recommended for use in those below 18 years of age.

This medicine may cause some common adverse effects including Menopause-like symptoms, Increased sweating, dry vagina, hot flashes, Shoulder pain and stiffness, Constipation or diarrhoea, Low glucose tolerance, Mood changes, depression, anxiety, Tinnitus, and Heart palpitations. These side effects usually disappear shortly after the injection. However, if they persist or bother you, you should inform your doctor or nurse.

Before using this Busag 0.5 mg, please make sure to inform your doctor. If you have heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and blood pressure. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. Busag 0.5 mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Busag 0.5 mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Uses of Busag 0.5 mg Injection

Prostate cancer: Busag 0.5 mg Injection is used for the treatment of advanced hormone-dependent cancer of the prostate gland. Some common symptoms of prostate cancer include Difficulty urinating, Frequent urination, and Blood in the urine or semen.

Endometriosis: Busag 0.5 mg Injection is used for the treatment of endometriosis, a painful condition where the tissue that usually lines the wall of the uterus grows outside of it. However, it should be used only when surgery is unnecessary.

Treatment of infertility: Busag 0.5 mg Injection is used in the treatment of infertility.

Benefits of Busag 0.5 mg Injection

Busag 0.5 mg Injection is used in the treatment of various medical conditions, including endometriosis, prostate cancer, and infertility. This medicine belongs to a class of medications known as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues. Here are some of the benefits of Busag 0.5 mg.

Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects women, and Busag 0.5 mg Injection is used to reduce the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, which can cause pain, discomfort, and infertility.

Prostate Cancer: prostate cancer, is a condition that affects men. Busag 0.5 mg Injection works by reducing the levels of testosterone in the body, which can slow down the growth of cancer cells.

Management of infertility: Busag 0.5 mg Injection is used to help manage infertility in both men and women. In women, the medication can be used to stimulate ovulation, while in men, it can be used to increase the production of testosterone and improve sperm count. Busag 0.5 mg can also be used to minimize the side effects of cancer treatment.

Side Effects of Busag 0.5 mg Injection

​​​​​​​​​Like all medications, Busag 0.5 mg Injection can cause side effects but 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.​​​

Most Common Side Effects of Busag 0.5 mg Injection

• Feeling sick
• Tummy pain
• Bowel changes
• Tiredness

Common Side Effects of Busag 0.5 mg Injection

• Tumor flare
  
• Hot flushes and sweats
• Sexual effects
• Headaches
• ​Menopause-like symptoms
• Increased sweating
• Dry vagina
• Hot flushes
• Shoulder pain and stiffness
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Low glucose tolerance
• Mood changes
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Tinnitus
• Heart palpitations

How to Use Busag 0.5 mg Injection?

Busag 0.5 mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

How Busag 0.5 mg Injection Works?

Busag 0.5 mg Injection works by suppressing the production of certain hormones in the body, including estrogen and testosterone. In endometriosis, Busag 0.5 mg works by reducing the size and number of endometrial implants and preventing the growth of new ones. In prostate cancer, it reduces the level of testosterone in the body, which can slow the growth and spread of cancer cells. In infertility, it helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and stimulate ovulation in women and increase the production of sperm in men.

Safety Advices Busag 0.5 mg Injection

Alcohol

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Driving

Unsafe

Liver

Use with Caution

Kidney

Use with Caution

References

1. Suprefact 1 Mg/ml Solution For Injection, Sanofi-aventis Ireland Ltd, Product Leaflet

2. Buserelin Acetate,sanofi-aventis Canada Inc, Product Monograph

3. Buserelin, Bc Cancer Agency Cancer Drug Manual, Avaliable Form