Bleomycin Sulphate
Bleomycin Sulphate Products are primarily used for
Cervical cancer, Cancer of mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, oesophagus, Skin cancer
About Bleomycin Sulphate Products
Uses of Bleomycin Sulphate Products
Bleomycin is used in the treatment of cervical cancer, cancer of mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, oesophagus and skin cancer.
Bleomycin Sulphate Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Bleomycin Sulphate are Fever, Hair loss, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Vomiting, Weight loss, Bleeding, Chills, Decreased appetite, Erythema (skin redness), Nail disorder, Rash, Ulcer, Skin hyperpigmentation, Skin thickening, Hyperkeratosis, Vesiculation, Tenderness, Itching, Hyperesthesia (increased sensitivity), Skin peeling, Stretch marks.
Severe
Side Effect of Bleomycin Sulphate is Raynaud's phenomenon.
How Bleomycin Sulphate Products work
Bleomycin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Patient Concerns about Bleomycin Sulphate Products
Frequently asked questions about Bleomycin Sulphate Products
Frequently asked questions about Bleomycin
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.