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About Bleocol 15IU Injection

BLEOMYCIN belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat certain types of cancer (squamous cell carcinomas) in the head and neck, cervix and external genitalia, lymph node cancer, testicular cancer, and fluid accumulation in the lungs (as a result of cancer). Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. Some of the body's cells begin to divide into all cancer types without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues. Cancer can be localized (benign) or spread to the whole body (metastasized).

BLEOMYCIN contains 'Bleomycin' that works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This prevents the cancer cells from multiplying and growing and eventually kills them. BLEOMYCIN is used as chemotherapy for various cancers.

Uses of Bleocol 15IU Injection

Certain types of cancer in the head and neck, cervix and external genitalia, lymph node cancer, testicular cancer, and fluid accumulation in the lungs (as a result of cancer).

Medicinal Benefits of Bleocol 15IU Injection

BLEOMYCIN belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called antimetabolite. It is used to treat certain types of cancer in the head and neck, cervix and external genitalia, lymph node cancer, testicular cancer, and fluid accumulation in the lungs (resulting from cancer). BLEOMYCIN contains bleomycin that works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This prevents the cancer cells from multiplying and growing and eventually kills them.

Directions for Use

BLEOMYCIN is available in the form of Injection. Injection: BLEOMYCIN will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer BLEOMYCIN. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take BLEOMYCIN.

Side Effects of Bleocol 15IU Injection

• Interstitial pneumonitis (inflammatory changes in the lungs)
• Pulmonary fibrosis (disease of the lung tissue caused by increased formation of connective tissue between the alveoli)
• Labored breathing
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation of the mucous membranes)
• Stomatitis (inflammation of the mucous lining of the mouth)
• Inflammatory redness of the skin
• Itching
• Striae (stretch marks)
• Blistering
• Hyperpigmentation (increased pigment formation)
• Tenderness and swelling of the fingertips
• Hyperkeratosis (excessive thickening of the skin)
• Hair loss

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking BLEOMYCIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop BLEOMYCIN midway. Before taking BLEOMYCIN, inform your doctor if you have any infection because BLEOMYCIN may worsen the conditions. Talk to your doctor If you have any allergy symptoms, any metabolic disorders, heart problems, bone marrow depression, kidney disease, liver disease, and treatment with chemotherapy or radiation, inform your doctor. Some patients may experience a sensitivity to light while taking BLEOMYCIN, and it is recommended to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant because this BLEOMYCIN can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this BLEOMYCIN should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. The use of this BLEOMYCIN by either parent may result in birth defects. You should not take this BLEOMYCIN during breastfeeding, inform your doctor if you take BLEOMYCIN. Use the BLEOMYCIN with caution in elderly patients (aged more than 60 years). Inform your doctor if you are being administered oxygen. And also, do not take live vaccines 3 months after your last chemotherapy.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

BLEOMYCIN interacts with other anti-cancer medicines (carmustine, mitomycin, cyclophosphamide, gemcitabine, Cisplatin), a medicine for cardiac disorders (acetyldigoxin), a medicine for epilepsy (Phenytoin), a medicine for schizophrenia (Clozapine), antibiotic (Gentamicin, amikacin, and ticarcillin), medicines that reduce the efficacy of immune system (cyclosporine and tacrolimus) and live vaccines (e.g., rubella, mumps, measles, shingles).