Why did the doctor not order another 3 infusions after 6 infusions according to the treatment procedure?
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
29 days ago
Your doctor may decide to stop treatment with BCG Medac after 6 infusions for several reasons:
Assessment of response to treatment: After completion of a 6-week treatment, an intradermal tuberculin test is often performed to assess the effect of treatment on the overall immune reactivity of the body. The results of this assessment may influence the decision to continue or discontinue treatment.
Side effects: Treatment with BCG can cause a variety of side effects, such as fever, flu-like symptoms, cystitis, or even severe systemic BCG infection, which can lead to sepsis. If serious side effects occur, your doctor may decide to stop treatment.
Patient's health: The patient's general health, including the functioning of the liver and immune system, may affect the decision to continue treatment. In patients with immunocompromised or other serious conditions, continuing treatment with BCG may be risky.
Individual response to treatment: Each patient may respond differently to BCG treatment. If your doctor considers that you have had a sufficient response to treatment after 6 infusions, he or she may decide to stop any more infusions.
The decision to discontinue treatment is always made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the patient's health condition and response to previous treatment.
If this situation raises doubts for you, it is always worth consulting a doctor who can provide more personalized advice. If you are not able to make a face-to-face visit, I attach a link to the online teleconsultation: