Bleocin15mg/vial
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bleocin. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Bleocin 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 s... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Bleocin 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 Bleocin 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 ... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Bleocin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bleocin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Bleocin is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bleocin may not be needed in the... View More |
Introduction
Bleocin 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... View More
Uses of Bleocin
- Cervical cancer
- Cancer of mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, oesophagus
- Skin cancer
Side effects of Bleocin
- 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 Bleocin
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bleocin works
Bleocin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
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- Seek immediate medical advice if you develop dry cough, breathlessness, rapid breathing or any other lung problems.
- Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug as it may make you feel weak or tired.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Indication
Lymphoma, Squamous cell or Testicular tumours, Malignant effusions
Administration
IV/IM Preparation IV: reconstitute 15 U vial in 5 mL & 30 U vial in 10 mL NS to yield 3 U/mL solution IM/SC: reconstitute 15 U vial in 1-5 mL & 30 U... View More
Adult Dose
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Testicular Carcinoma 0.25-0.5 unit/kg (10 to 20 unit/m²) IV/IM/SC q1-2Weeks Hodgkin's Disease, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Admi... View More
Child Dose
Not recommended
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment CrCl >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary CrCl 40-50 mL/min: 70% of normal dose CrCl 30-40 mL/min: 60% of normal dose Cr... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Severe pulmonary disease; pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Bleomycin causes breakage of single- and double- stranded DNA by binding to DNA and inhibiting DNA synthesis. To a lesser extent, it also inhibits RNA a... View More
Precaution
Pulmonary infection, preexisting pulmonary function impairment, renal impairment. Patients who received radiotherapy, particularly to the thorax. Regula... View More
Side Effect
>10% Mucocutaneous toxicity including rash, erythema, hyperpigmentation, urticaria (>50%),Febrile reactions, acute (25-50%),Mucositis (30%),Stomatitis ... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: D Lactation: It is not known whether the drug is excreted in milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nurs... View More
Interaction
Increased incidence and severity of lung toxicity w/ previous or concurrent radiotherapy to the chest. Combination w/ vinca alkaloids may result to a sy... View More
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