Bleocip 15 mg Injection

Uses of Bleocip 15 mg Injection

Bleomycin is used to treat cancer. Generally Bleomycin is used along with other cancer medications.

Side Effects of Bleocip 15 mg Injection

Fever, thrombophloebitis (inj). Acute anaphylactoid reactions, hyperpyrexia. Rash, erythema, pruritus, vesiculation, hyperkeratosis, nail changes, alopecia, hyperpigmentation, striae, stomatitis. Potentially Fatal: Pulmonary toxicity, interstitial pneumonitis, fibrosis, cardiorespiratory collapse in patients with lymphoma.

Drug Interactions

Lomustine increases severity of leukopenia. Elimination decreased by cisplatin. Decreases plasma levels of digoxin and phenytoin. Potentially Fatal: Enhanced pulmonary toxicity in patients given with oxygen.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe pulmonary disease; pregnancy and lactation.

Mechanism of Action

Bleomycin causes breakage of single- and double- stranded DNA by binding to DNA and inhibiting DNA synthesis. To a lesser extent, it also inhibits RNA and protein synthesis. It causes very little bone marrow suppression. Absorption: Poorly absorbed from the GI tract (oral). Distribution: Crosses the placenta. Metabolism: Enzymatic degradation in plasma, liver and other organs. Excretion: Urine (as active drug). Elimination half-life: Initial: 0.5 hr (IV bolus), 1.3 hr (infusion); terminal: 4 hr (IV bolus), 9 hr (infusion).

Special Precautions

Pulmonary infection, preexisting pulmonary function impairment, renal impairment. Patients who received radiotherapy, particularly to the thorax. Regular chest x-rays should be done. Elderly. Discontinue treatment if chest x-rays show infiltrates or breathlessness occurs.

How to Use

Take orally with food and water, as directed by your physician.

How to Store

Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.

Safety Concerns

• Alcohol: Avoid during treatment.
• Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
• Pregnancy: Contraindicated.
• Liver/Kidney: Use with caution.

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