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Bleomycin Sulphate Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

BLEOMYCIN-15IU

Uses:

Treatment of Certain types of cancers in the head and neck, cervix and external genitalia, lymph node cancer, testicular cancer, and fluid accumulation in the lungs (as a result of cancer).

Medicinal Benefits:

Bleomycin Sulphate Injection belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called antimetabolite. It treats certain types of cancer in the head and neck, cervix and external genitalia, lymph node cancer, testicular cancer, and fluid accumulation in the lungs (resulting from cancer). Bleomycin Sulphate Injection contains bleomycin that works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This prevents the cancer cells from multiplying and growing and eventually kills them.

FAQs

Bleomycin Sulphate Injection is used to treat cancer of the head and neck, cervix and external genitalia, lymph node cancer, testicular cancer, and fluid accumulation in the lungs (as a result of cancer).

Bleomycin Sulphate Injection contains 'Bleomycin' is an anti-cancer medication that interferes with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Yes, the Bleomycin Sulphate Injection commonly affects the hair by making it thin, which further causes hair loss. However, it is not very common. Hair reduction possibly happens due to the estrogen-lowering effect of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection. These effects are not long-lasting and may return after some time. If it matters to you, then inform your doctor for further advice.

Your doctor will decide the number of treatment cycles and the frequency of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection to be taken, depending on the type and stage of cancer treated.

Bleomycin Sulphate Injection should not be taken during pregnancy or if you are trying to become pregnant as Bleomycin Sulphate Injection can cause birth defects, miscarriages, or harm unborn babies. Avoid becoming pregnant for at least six months after stopping the treatment with Bleomycin Sulphate Injection.

Bleomycin Sulphate Injection should be used with caution if you have a medical history of liver or kidney diseases, lung diseases (pulmonary fibrosis), alcohol use, suppressed immune system, blood cell/bone marrow disorders, gastrointestinal diseases (peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis), and active infections (including chickenpox).

Yes, Bleomycin Sulphate Injection may cause pulmonary fibrosis, nausea or hair loss as side effects. However, consult your doctor if you notice these side effects.

Bleomycin Sulphate Injection can cause pulmonary fibrosis due to its effect on lung tissue. The exact mechanism involves the lack of an enzyme in the lungs that metabolizes bleomycin, leading to the accumulation of the drug in lung tissue. This accumulation can cause oxidative damage and inflammation, resulting in scarring (fibrosis) of the lung tissue.

The common side effects of Bleomycin Sulphate Injection are nausea, vomiting, weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, itching, tenderness, hair loss, and swelling of the fingertips. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.