Bleomycin Sulphate Injection
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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 may be used alone or with other medicines as part of combination therapy. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional 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. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
The most common side effects of this medicine include fever, loss of appetite, loss of hair, weight loss, nausea, inflammation of the lungs (interstitial pneumonia), shortness of breath or cough. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have stomach, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, X-rays and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.
Bleomycin Sulphate Injection may be used alone or with other medicines as part of combination therapy. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional 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. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
The most common side effects of this medicine include fever, loss of appetite, loss of hair, weight loss, nausea, inflammation of the lungs (interstitial pneumonia), shortness of breath or cough. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have stomach, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, X-rays and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.
Uses of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection
- Cervical cancer
- Cancer of mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, oesophagus
- Skin cancer
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.
How Bleomycin Sulphate Injection works
Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
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.
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
User feedback
Patients taking Bleomycin Sulphate Injection
Once A Week
40%
Once A Month
40%
Once A Day
20%
What are you using Bleomycin Sulphate Injection for?
Skin cancer
50%
Cervical canc*
50%
*Cervical cancer
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
50%
Poor
33%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Bleomycin Sulphate Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
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