Cervical cancer|Cancer of mouth nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses larynx oesophagus|Skin cancer

In Cervical cancer Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is an anti-cancer medicine that is used to kill cancerous cells in various kinds of cancer such as cervical cancer cancer of mouth nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses larynx oesophagus and skin cancer. It may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It has a lot of side effects and you must discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before starting treatment with this medicine. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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

Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is a medicine used for treatment of cancer in various parts of the body such as cervical cancer of the mouth nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses larynx esophagus and skin. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells which are eventually destroyed.Bleomycin Sulphate Injection may be used alone or with other medicines as part of combination therapy. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.The most common side effects of this medicine include fever loss of appetite loss of hair weight loss nausea inflammation of the lungs (interstitial pneumonia) shortness of breath or cough. If they do not go away or get worse tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.Before taking it tell your doctor if you have stomach liver or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect or be affected by this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests X-rays and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.

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

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bleomycin Sulphate Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Bleomycin Sulphate Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As with $med_name few people have reported that they feel tired or weak after the treatment so it may affect your driving ability. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Bleomycin Sulphate Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Antitumor Antibiotics|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents

Cervical cancer|Cancer of mouth nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses larynx oesophagus|Skin cancer

Fever | Hair loss | Interstitial pneumonia | Loss of appetite | Low blood platelets | Nail discoloration | Nausea | Pulmonary fibrosis | Rigors | Scratch dermatitis | Skin pigmentation | Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth) | Vomiting | Weight loss

Q. What does Bleomycin Sulphate Injection treat?::: Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is used to treat squamous cell cancers certain types of blood cancers skin cancers and cancer of the thyroid bladder lungs abdomen or genitals.| Q. Does Bleomycin Sulphate Injection cause pulmonary fibrosis nausea or hair loss?::: Yes. Bleomycin Sulphate Injection may cause pulmonary fibrosis nausea and hair loss. If you notice any such symptoms please consult your doctor.| Q. How does Bleomycin Sulphate Injection cause pulmonary fibrosis?::: Pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the tissue of the lungs) is one of the side effects of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection. It is reportedly caused by lack of an enzyme that metabolises Bleomycin Sulphate Injection in the lungs.