Bleomycin
Information about Bleomycin
Bleomycin Uses
Bleomycin is used in the treatment of cervical cancer, cancer of mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, oesophagus and skin cancer.
How Bleomycin works
Bleomycin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Common side effects of Bleomycin
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
Available Medicine for Bleomycin
BleocelCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹3641 variant(s)
BleochemBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries
₹5911 variant(s)
BleocipCipla Ltd
₹5911 variant(s)
LyobleUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹6811 variant(s)
Bleomycin SulphateDabur India Ltd
₹6541 variant(s)
BleocinKhandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹5951 variant(s)
BleotexAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹12601 variant(s)
Oil BleoKhandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹2481 variant(s)
BleolemLemery
₹9951 variant(s)
BleozZuvius Life Sciences
₹6401 variant(s)
Expert advice for Bleomycin
- Bleomycin 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.