Mitocin


Drug Name:

Mitomycin C 2mg, 10mg, 40mg injection

Category:

International Brand: Mitosol, Mutamycin, Jelmyto

Details


Mitomycin C 2mg, 10mg, 40mg injection is used for the treatment of cancer of the pancreas and stomach.

The medicine can be used with other factors to yield effective results. It comes under the international brand name of Mitosol, Mutamycin, Jelmyto, and an Indian brand name of Mitocin.  The injection is given in the left arm of the cancer patient to treat the disease.

 

Measures and Precautions

  1. Mitomycin C 2mg, 10mg, 40mg injection is given intravenously into the veins of the patients.
  2. An expert healthcare worker will administer the mitosol injection into the user’s body.
  3. While giving the infusion, if the user feels burning, pain and swelling, then he or she should tell the worker for the same.
  4. Some people may also develop skin ulcers by taking the jelmyto injection on the site of injection. Even the skin color also changes in the infusion.
  5. If the user notices any type of redness, oozing, and sores in the skin, then he or she should consult the respective doctor for the same.
  6. Before starting the doses of mutamycin injection, always consult a respective doctor for it. Do not try to administer the mitocin injection on your own.
  7. All pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid the usage of mitomycin C 2mg, 10mg, 40mg injections. The medication is not good for infants and foetuses.
  8. If any side effects persist for a long time, then do consult the respective doctor immediately without any delay.
  9. Since the mitocin injection is given by the healthcare worker, its chances of overdose are nil.
  10. Avoid contact with diseases and infected persons when you are getting infused with the mitomycin C 2mg, 10mg, 40mg injection. The contact can pass on the infection to you also. So, avoid it.
  11. The doctor goes on to examine the user’s whole body and medical response, before setting a dose of mitocin injection.
  12. If any dose of it is missed by the user or patient, then he or she has to immediately tell the doctor about the missed dose.

 

Side-effects

  • Vomiting
  • Skin sores
  • Blisters and ulcers in the skin
  • Cold and flu symptoms
  • Wheezing
  • Tightness in the chest
  • Fever
  • Swollen gums
  • Trouble in swallowing
  • Burning
  • Redness
  • Irritation
  • Skin color changes
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Temporary hair loss
  • Drowsiness