Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Gliadel
Descriptions
Carmustine implant is used together with surgery and radiation to treat newly-diagnosed high-grade glioma. It is also used together with surgery to treat glioblastoma that has come back (recurrent). These are types of brain cancer.
Carmustine belongs to the group of cancer medicines known as alkylating agents. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
This medicine is to be given only by your doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2020
Copyright © 2020 IBM Watson Health. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.