bucelon 2 tablet - Busulfan (2mg) medicine

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๐Ÿญ Celon Laboratories Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 23, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026

What is bucelon 2 tablet used for?

Bufatas IV Injection (Busulfan) is used to treat ANTI NEOPLASTICS. It contains Busulfan (2mg), which Alkylating agent that cross-links DNA, inhibiting DNA replication and transcript. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Busulfan
  • Manufacturer: Celon Laboratories Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š bucelon 2 tablet Uses & Benefits

Conditioning regimen prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; chronic myeloid leukemia.

Off-label uses: Myelodysplastic syndromes, Acute myeloid leukemia

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Busulfan
Brand NameBufatas IV Injection
ManufacturerCelon Laboratories Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassAlkylating agent
Route of AdministrationIntravenous infusion.
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionIntravenous administration results in complete bioavailability.
DistributionWidely distributed; crosses blood-brain barrier; volume of distribution approximately 1 L/kg.
Protein BindingApproximately 32% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismExtensively metabolized in the liver via glutathione conjugation (GST enzymes).
Half-LifeApproximately 2.5 hours (range 1.5-4 hours).
ExcretionPrimarily excreted in urine as metabolites; less than 2% excreted unchanged.
Bioavailability100% (intravenous).
Onset of ActionRapid; myelosuppression occurs within days.
Peak Plasma TimeImmediately after infusion.
Duration of ActionMyelosuppressive effects last for several weeks.

How It Works

Alkylating agent that cross-links DNA, inhibiting DNA replication and transcription.

Mechanism Steps

1Busulfan undergoes metabolic activation via glutathione conjugation.
2The active metabolite forms cross-links between DNA strands.
3Cross-linking inhibits DNA replication and transcription.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take bucelon 2 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of bucelon 2 tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Myelosuppression
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Mucositis
  • Alopecia

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Veno-occlusive disease
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Seizures
  • Hemorrhagic cystitis

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Cardiac tamponade
  • Secondary malignancies
  • Ovarian failure

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Cyclophosphamide Major Increased risk of veno-occlusive disease
Itraconazole Major Increased busulfan exposure
Metronidazole Major Increased busulfan toxicity
Acetaminophen Major Reduced busulfan clearance
Phenytoin Moderate Decreased busulfan levels
Warfarin Moderate Altered anticoagulation effect
Digoxin Moderate Decreased digoxin absorption
Cimetidine Minor Possible increased busulfan levels
Ranitidine Minor Possible increased busulfan levels

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Itraconazole
  • Metronidazole
  • Acetaminophen

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Phenytoin
  • Warfarin
  • Digoxin

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Cimetidine
  • Ranitidine

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions reported.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to busulfan; pregnancy; severe bone marrow suppression.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Complete blood count, liver function tests, pulmonary function tests.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Contraindicated; busulfan excreted in breast milk.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; hematopoietic growth factors; consider stem cell rescue.

โฐ Missed Dose

Contact healthcare provider immediately; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 23, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for bucelon 2 tablet

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Busulfan (2mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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