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Busulfan Oral Uses and How to Use


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Generic Name: BUSULFAN - ORAL
Pronounced: (bue-SUL-fan)

Busulfan Oral Uses

Busulfan is used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). It does not cure the disease but helps to control it so that your quality of life is improved.

How To Use Busulfan Oral

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor.

Dosage is based on your weight, medical condition, laboratory test results, and response to treatment. Your treatment may be stopped for a short time if your blood counts are too low. Keep all medical and laboratory appointments.

Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and the risk of serious side effects may be increased.

Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from the tablets.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.


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