Mitomycin 10mg Injection

Short Description

Mitomycin 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of certain kinds of cancer of pancreas, breast, lung, and stomach.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Mitomycin 10mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects

anemia (low number of red blood cells), decreased white blood cell count, increased bleeding tendency, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting.

Breastfeeding Warning

The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any breathing disorder. This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby increasing the susceptibility to infections.

Mitomycin 10mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Mitomycin 10mg Injection is given as in injection or infusion under the supervision of a doctor only. Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor. Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count (CBC) liver and kidney function. It is advisable to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you experience a dry cough, shortness of breath and cracking sound while breathing.