Mitomycin
mitoMYcin 40MG
What is Mitomycin?
Mitomycin is an antineoplastic antibiotic derived from the bacterium Streptomyces caespitosus, used primarily to treat various types of cancer, including gastric, pancreatic, colorectal, and non-small-cell lung cancers. It functions by cross-linking DNA, thereby disrupting DNA synthesis and cell replication, which leads to cell death in rapidly dividing cancer cells. Mitomycin is often administered intravenously and requires careful handling and administration by healthcare professionals due to its potent cytotoxic effects.Side Effects
- Painful mouth sores that keep you from drinking liquids
- Decrease in urine (urinating less than one cup daily)
- Hives, rash, or severe itching
Warnings
- Do not breastfeed while you are being given this medicine.
- If you start to have pain, redness, or swelling on the area of your skin where the IV is given, tell your nurse or caregiver right away.
- You may get infections more easily while getting this medicine. Stay away from crowds or people with colds, flu, or other infections.
- This medicine can cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may prescribe medicine to keep you from feeling sick and throwing up. If the medicine does not help (you can't keep liquids down), call your doctor.
- This medicine may make your mouth sore and irritated. Keep your mouth clean to prevent infections. Brush your teeth with a soft-bristle toothbrush or mouth swab. Try to eat soft foods, and avoid eating salty foods.
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- Painful mouth sores that keep you from drinking liquids
- Decrease in urine (urinating less than one cup daily)
- Hives, rash, or severe itching
- Trouble breathing, swelling feet and ankles
- Fever, chills, or sore throat
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Pain, redness, or swelling where the IV is given
- Do not breastfeed while you are being given this medicine.
- If you start to have pain, redness, or swelling on the area of your skin where the IV is given, tell your nurse or caregiver right away.
- You may get infections more easily while getting this medicine. Stay away from crowds or people with colds, flu, or other infections.
- This medicine can cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may prescribe medicine to keep you from feeling sick and throwing up. If the medicine does not help (you can't keep liquids down), call your doctor.
- This medicine may make your mouth sore and irritated. Keep your mouth clean to prevent infections. Brush your teeth with a soft-bristle toothbrush or mouth swab. Try to eat soft foods, and avoid eating salty foods.
- Do not get pregnant while you or your sexual partner are receiving mitomycin. Use an effective form of birth control while you are being treated with this medicine.
- If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor before you start your treatments.
- Some cancer drugs may make you sterile (unable to have children), whether you are a man or woman. If you plan to have children someday, talk with your doctor before you start your treatments.
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mitoMYcin 40MG
What is Mitomycin ?
Mitomycin is an antineoplastic antibiotic derived from the bacterium Streptomyces caespitosus, used primarily to treat various types of cancer, including gastric, pancreatic, colorectal, and non-small-cell lung cancers. It functions by cross-linking DNA, thereby disrupting DNA synthesis and cell replication, which leads to cell death in rapidly dividing cancer cells. Mitomycin is often administered intravenously and requires careful handling and administration by healthcare professionals due to its potent cytotoxic effects.
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