Category of Drug | Mitomycin is Immunosuppressives Drug |
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Indications | Mitomycin is used for 1. Adenocarcinoma 2. Lymphosarcoma and seminoma 3. Superficial bladder cancer |
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Available dosage forms | INJECTIONS |
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Contraindications | 1. Pregnancy 2. Bone marrow depression 3. Severe anaemia 4. Thrombocytopenia 5. lactation |
Precautions | It causes delayed bone-marrow toxicity and therefore it is usually administered at 6-weekly intervals |
Adverse Effects | 1. Prolonged use may result in permanent bone-marrow damage 2. It may also cause lung fibrosis and renal damage 3. Dyspnea |
Pregnancy Category | D |