Mitomycin 2 Injection 2mg

WHAT IS MITOMYCIN 2?

MITOMYCIN 2 contains Mitomycin which belongs to a group of medicines called anti-neoplastic agent

WHAT MITOMYCIN 2 IS USED FOR?

It is used as palliative cancer therapy (for the relief of symptoms) in:

Advanced metastatic stomach cancer (stomach carcinoma)
Advanced and/or metastatic breast cancer (breast carcinoma)
Cancer of the respiratory tract (non-small cell bronchial carcinoma)
Advanced cancer of the pancreas (pancreatic carcinoma)
It is also used for the prevention of a relapse in the case of superficial urinary bladder cancer after the ablation of tissue through the urethra (transurethral resection)

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

Anti-cancer drugs (used to treat cancer)
Vaccines

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

MITOMYCIN 2 must only be given by a doctor or nurse
It is intended to be used for injection or infusion into a blood vessel (intravenous use) or for introduction into the urinary bladder (intravesical instillation)

If you take more MITOMYCIN 2

If you have been accidentally given a higher dose you may experience symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting and blood disorders. Your doctor may give you supportive treatment for any symptoms that may occur

If you forget to take MITOMYCIN 2

If you miss your scheduled injection, contact your doctor or nurse

If you stop taking MITOMYCIN 2

Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so

STORAGE:

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store at a room temperature of 15-25°C

USES OF MITOMYCIN C INJECTION

• Pancreatic cancer
• Breast cancer
• Non-small cell lung cancer
• Stomach cancer

BENEFITS OF MITOMYCIN C INJECTION

In Pancreatic cancer

Pancreas are very essential for digestion of whatever you eat and also for metabolism of blood sugar levels as they produce the body’s natural insulin.

This medicine will help to control pancreatic cancer, and will relieve the symptoms such as, lack of appetite or unexplained weight loss.

Injection helps to stop the action of those chemicals that aid in pancreatic cancer growth and spread. It will help you live a longer and healthier life.

In Breast cancer

Mitomycin C 2mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy.

It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast.

Mitomycin C 2mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.

In Non-small cell lung cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers.

Injection helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines.
It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Stomach cancer

Stomach cancer also known as gastric cancer, may occur in the inner lining (called mucosa) of the stomach or in the walls of the stomach.
These are of various kinds depending on the origin, affected area and severity of the cancer.

Injection helps to kill the cancer cells and also stops their further growth and spread. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MITOMYCIN C INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mitomycin C

• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Increased bleeding tendency
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Feeling of discomfort
• Low blood platelets
• Weight loss
• Rash

HOW TO USE MITOMYCIN C INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW MITOMYCIN C INJECTION WORKS

Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

Mitomycin C 2mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

Mitomycin C 2mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

Mitomycin C 2mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

Mitomycin C 2mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Injection may cause nausea and vomiting and thereby reduce your reaction times to such an extent that the ability to drive a motor vehicle is impaired.

Kidney

Mitomycin C 2mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mitomycin C 2mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Liver

Mitomycin C 2mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Injection may not be recommended in some patients with liver disease.