Bleomycin is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer. It is commonly prescribed by doctors to help shrink and control cancerous tumors in the body. Bleomycin is particularly effective against cancers like lymphoma, testicular cancer, and squamous cell carcinoma. Your doctor will determine if Bleomycin is the right choice for your specific type of cancer and treatment plan.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Germ Cell Cancer, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, carcinoma Of Skin, Head, Lung, And Oesophagus, Malignant Lymphomas, Glioma, And Uterine Cervix:
By Im, Sc, Ip Or IV Inj:
Adult: 15-30 Mg Twice A Wk. May Be Given Once A Day For Consecutive Days Or Once A Wk Depending On Type And Severity Of Cancer.
Content
Inj: Bleomycin Hci 15mg.
Pregnancy
Positive Evidence Of Risk: Avoid
Stability
Cytotoxic Antibiotic
Contra Indications
Severe Pulmonary, Renal Or Cardiac Dysfunction.
Precautions
Severe Pulmonary, Renal Or Cardiac Dysfunction.
Lactation
Contraindicated.discontinue Breast-feeding.
Side Effects
Dermatological Toxicity
Mucositis
Alopecia
Chills
Extravasation
Fever
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Hyperuricaemia
Increased Pigmentation Particularly Affecting The Flexures And Subcutaneous Sclerotic Plaques