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Bleomycin

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Bleomycin

Bleomycin falls under a category of drugs known as antineoplastic antibiotic. It treats types of cancer. It also prevents fluid accumulation in the chest that happens as a result of tumors. It functions by slowing down or stopping the growth of the cancerous cells.

On using Bleomycin you may experience side effects such as chills, reduced appetite, hair fall, clouded thoughts, mouth sores, fatigue, rapid weight loss, skin rash, itchiness, hives, redness, difficulty with speech or in breathing, lightheadedness, wheezing, feelings of numbness. If your reactions persist or worsen over time notify your physician immediately.

Before using this medication tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained within this medication, you are already taking any other medication, you have Raynaud phenomenon, you have liver/ kidney/ breathing/ blood vessel problems, you have any other allergies or you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.

The dosage for this medication is determined by the doctor based on your age, medical history and current condition. The usual dose in adults for Cell Carcinoma is 0.25-0.50 units given intravenously/ intramuscularly/ subcutaneously once or twice a week.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Bleomycin

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Bleomycin ?

    • Skin Pigmentation

    • Interstitial Pneumonia

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis

    • Nail Discoloration

    • Nausea

    • Vomiting

    • Loss Of Appetite

    • Hair Loss

    • Fever

    • Rigors

    • Decreased Appetite

    • Weight Loss

    • Thinning Of Skin

    • Stomatitis (Inflammation Of The Mouth)

    • Scratch Dermatitis

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Bleomycin

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Tumocin 15mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Tumocin 15mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be advised in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Bleomycin

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Bleomycin as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication acts as an antibiotic antitumor agent. It works by selectively inhibiting the synthesis of DNA. It also inhibits RNA and protein synthesis at high concentrations. It shows the greatest activity in the G2 and M phases of the cell cycle.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Bleomycin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/bleomycin

      • Bleomycin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00290

      • BLEOMYCIN injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=BLEOMYCIN

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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