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Bleomycin Sulphate Injection

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Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Product introduction

Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is a medicine used for treatment of cancer in various parts of the body such as cervical, cancer of the mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, esophagus, and skin. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is used to treat a variety of cancers, either alone or in combination with other drugs.

Uses of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection

Benefits of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection

In Cervical cancer

Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is an anti-cancer medicine that is used to kill cancerous cells in various kinds of cancer such as cervical cancer, cancer of mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, oesophagus and skin cancer. It may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It has a lot of side effects and you must discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before starting treatment with this medicine. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Bleomycin Sulphate

  • Fever
  • Hair loss
  • Interstitial pneumonia
  • Loss of appetite
  • Low blood platelets
  • Nail discoloration
  • Nausea
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Rigors
  • Scratch dermatitis
  • Skin pigmentation
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss

How to use Bleomycin Sulphate Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bleomycin Sulphate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bleomycin Sulphate Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As with $med_name, few people have reported that they feel tired or weak after the treatment so it may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bleomycin Sulphate Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is given as an injection into the veins, muscles or under the skin by the healthcare provider.
  • 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.
  • You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience coughing, shortness of breath and cracking sound while breathing.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Antitumor Antibiotics
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents

Patient concerns

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I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat
Medical Oncology and Hematology
Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.
How to remove Skin cancer in my body
Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai
Medical Oncology and Hematology
Thr r different types of skin cancer
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FAQs

What does Bleomycin Sulphate Injection treat?

Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is used to treat squamous cell cancers, certain types of blood cancers, skin cancers and cancer of the thyroid, bladder, lungs, abdomen or genitals.

Does Bleomycin Sulphate Injection cause pulmonary fibrosis, nausea or hair loss?

Yes. Bleomycin Sulphate Injection may cause pulmonary fibrosis, nausea and hair loss. If you notice any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.

How does Bleomycin Sulphate Injection cause pulmonary fibrosis?

Pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the tissue of the lungs) is one of the side effects of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection. It is reportedly caused by lack of an enzyme that metabolises Bleomycin Sulphate Injection in the lungs.

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References

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  2. Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 952-53.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 149-50.
  4. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Bleomycin. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 18 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Dabur India Ltd
Address: 8/3, Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi-110002
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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