ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION

ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION belongs to the class of drugs called immunizing agents used to treat bladder cancer and prevent its recurrence after bladder surgery. ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION is also used as a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis (TB). Bladder cancer begins in the bladder, and the symptoms include painful urination, blood in the urine, frequent or urgent urination, pain in the lower back. Tuberculosis is a highly infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mostly affects the lungs and is transmitted via infected droplets in the air released through sneezes and coughs. 

ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION contains Bacillus Calmette-Guerin, a strain of bacteria that activates cells in the immune system. Thereby, it destroys cancer cells lining the bladder. Also, it works by stimulating the immune system of the body to produce antibodies against Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Thereby, it helps develop immunity and protect the body against tuberculosis. 

ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience pain when urinating, bloody urine, frequent urination, extreme tiredness, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle pain, or joint pains. Most of these side effects of ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have shared a needle, had unsafe sex, had a blood transfusion or if you have been a drug user, inform your doctor before taking ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION. Avoid drinking alcohol with ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION as it may irritate the bladder. If you are taking medicines for Tuberculosis (Tb), avoid taking ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION and inform your doctor.

ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION belongs to the class of drugs called immunizing agents used to treat bladder cancer and prevent its recurrence after bladder surgery. ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION is also used as a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis (TB). ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION contains Bacillus Calmette-Guerin, a strain of bacteria that activates cells in the immune system. Thereby, it destroys cancer cells lining the bladder. Also, it works by stimulating the immune system of the body to produce antibodies against Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Thereby, it helps to develop immunity and protect the body against tuberculosis.

• Pain when urinating
• Bloody urine
• Frequent urination
• Extreme tiredness
• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Muscle pain or joint pains

If you are allergic to ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have shared a needle, had unsafe sex, had a blood transfusion or if you have been a drug user, inform your doctor before taking ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION. Avoid drinking alcohol with ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION as it may irritate the bladder. If you are taking medicines for Tuberculosis (Tb), avoid taking ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION and inform your doctor. Avoid intake of any liquid 4 hours before and 2 hours after taking ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION.

Drug-Drug Interaction: ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION may interact with antibiotics, immunosuppressants and bone marrow suppressants.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have urinary tract infection, cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), HIV infection or immune system problems, inform your doctor before taking ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION. 

• Eat more fruits and vegetables as they provide essential vitamins and minerals to the body.
• Include foods rich in protein such as chicken, eggs, fish, meat, nuts, seeds, dairy, beans, lentils and soy products as adequate protein supports the immune system and helps to maintain muscle mass. 
• Include foods containing healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, avocados, fish, olives and olive oils.
• Choose foods containing whole grain as it contains fibre and nutrients.

Before taking ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION, a Tuberculin skin test is done by your doctor. If this gives a positive result, avoid taking ONCOBCG 40MG INJECTION.

Bladder cancer: It begins in the bladder, and the symptoms include painful urination, blood in the urine, frequent or urgent urination, pain in the lower back. Smoking increases the risk of bladder cancer. Other factors include eating a high-fat diet, family history of bladder cancer, exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, low fluid consumption, chronic bladder infections, previous treatment with Cytoxan (chemotherapy drug) and previous radiation therapy to treat cancer in the pelvic area.

Tuberculosis (TB): It is a highly infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mostly affects the lungs and is transmitted via infected droplets in the air released through sneezes and coughs. The symptoms of TB include a cough lasting for more than 3 weeks, chest pain, weakness, weight loss, chills, fever, loss of appetite, unexplained tiredness and coughing up phlegm or blood.