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Mitomycin
Latest prescription information about Mitomycin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Mitomycin
Pronunciation : mye toe mye' sin
Therapeutic Classification : Chemotherapy Trade Name(s): India- Almito, Mitocin, Mitodus, Mitomycin, Mitonco, Oncocin. International- Mutamycin. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for adenocarcinoma (cancer of the stomach or pancreas) either alone or with other medications. It blocks cancer cell growth. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with bleeding disorder due to low platelet counts and hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : IV- The recommended initial dose is 10 to 20 mg/m2, every 6 to 8 weeks. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney, breathing, bone marrow problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may reduce platelet counts, which lead to severe bleeding; avoid injury or bruising. * Avoid contact with people who have infections. * Avoid vaccination during the treatment period. * Monitor complete blood cell count, and kidney function regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Severe effects - Bone marrow depression, heart failure, liver and kidney damage, abnormal decrease in platelet counts. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and mouth ulcer. Skin - Hair loss, nail discoloration, rash and itching. Respiratory - Lung infection/inflammation, cough and difficulty in breathing. Miscellaneous - Fever, tingling, elevated liver enzyme, uneasiness and bladder fibrosis/contraction. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Normally handled and stored by healthcare providers. |
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