Bacillus OF Calmette and Guerin Vaccine, Live (Intravesical Route)

Free

E-Newsletters

Subscribe to receive the latest updates on health topics. About our newsletters

  • Housecall
  • Alzheimer's caregiving
  • Living with cancer

Bacillus OF Calmette and Guerin Vaccine, Live (Intravesical Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Theracys
  • Tice BCG

Description

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is used as a solution that is run through a tube (instilled through a catheter) into the bladder to treat bladder cancer. The exact way it works against cancer is not known, but it may work by stimulating the body's immune system.

BCG is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

Before Using
DR600215 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

Copyright © 2012 Thomson Healthcare Inc. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.

Advertisement


Text Size: smaller largerlarger