Bleomycin 15 IU

Bleomycin is an antineoplastic agent, classified as an antitumor antibiotic.
It works by binding to DNA in cancer cells, causing strand breaks and inhibiting cell division, leading to cancer cell death.

Indications for Use:

• Testicular cancer

• Ovarian cancer

• Cervical cancer

• Head and neck cancers

• Hodgkin’s lymphoma

• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

• Choriocarcinoma

• Kaposi’s Sarcoma

Warnings & Precautions:

• May cause pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring), especially with prolonged use or high doses. Regular lung function tests are essential.

• Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Bleomycin.

• May cause fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and skin rashes.

• Use with caution in patients with renal impairment.

• Not recommended during pregnancy unless critically necessary.

• Skin sensitivity test should be done before administration to detect potential severe allergic reactions.

Composition:

Each vial contains:

• Bleomycin Sulfate — 15 IU

Dosage & Administration:

• Administered via IV injection, IM injection, or Intradermal injection, according to the patient’s condition and oncologist’s guidance.

• Dose individualized based on cancer type, body weight, and treatment protocol.