Mitomycin - Mitomycin - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Mitomycin.
• Mutamycin
• mitt-oh-MY-sin

Read Before Using Mitomycin (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Warning

• This medication can cause severe blood disorders (for example, bone marrow suppression, including hemolytic anemia, and especially thrombocytopenia and leukopenia).
• A syndrome known as Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (a combination of anemia, decreased platelet count, and nonreversible kidney failure) has occurred.
• Blood transfusions may make the symptoms of this syndrome worse.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of an infection (such as persistent sore throat or fever), fatigue, easy bleeding or bruising, dark urine, or change in amount of urine.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, skin rash, numbness or tingling in the fingers or toes, purple-colored bands on nails, or unusual tiredness or weakness are common side effects.
• Not eating before treatment may help relieve vomiting.
• Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects.
• In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.
• Temporary hair loss is another common side effect; normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended.
• Contact your doctor immediately, if you experience any of the following symptoms.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all the medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Medicinal Applications

• Mitomycin is used to treat various types of cancer.

Mitomycin Storage Instructions

• Prior to reconstitution, store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degree F (between 15 and 30 degrees C).
• Reconstituted solution may be stored at room temperature or refrigerated.
• Check expiration dates and discard any unused medication after that date.
• Protect from light.

Mitomycin Miscellaneous Notes

• Regular doctor visits are important.
• Keep all medical appointments.
• Blood tests will be done to monitor your progress.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• It is important to take each scheduled dose of this medication.
• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor.

Usage Instructions

• This is a potent medication.
• Take it exactly as prescribed.
• Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience pain, burning or redness at the place where injected.