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Bleomycin 15 Units Injection
SKU GME1361Oncology Care
Product Introduction
Bleomycin 15 Units is an antitumour antibiotic used in selected lymphoma, testicular and squamous-cell cancer regimens. A separate intrapleural use can help control malignant pleural fluid.
How to use
The clinical team reconstitutes and administers the medicine by the route required for the regimen, commonly intravenous and in selected settings intramuscular, subcutaneous or intrapleural.
How it works
Bleomycin forms a metal–oxygen complex that generates reactive species and causes breaks in DNA strands.
Side effects
Fever, chills, skin pigmentation, rash, mouth soreness and nail changes can occur. Pneumonitis and pulmonary fibrosis are the most important potentially serious toxicities.
Important information
Report a new dry cough or breathlessness promptly. Tell any anaesthesia team about previous bleomycin because oxygen and fluid management require particular care.
Uses
- Selected Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, testicular and squamous-cell cancers
- selected malignant pleural-effusion treatment.
Benefits
DNA injury can help control susceptible tumours. Intrapleural treatment promotes pleural adhesion to reduce recurrent malignant fluid.
Why are lung symptoms monitored so closely?
Bleomycin can inflame and scar lung tissue. Early changes may require stopping the drug before further injury develops.
Does every regimen cause profound marrow suppression?
Bleomycin alone generally causes less marrow suppression than many cytotoxic drugs, but combination chemotherapy still affects blood counts.
What should I tell an anaesthetist years later?
Mention previous bleomycin exposure even if treatment finished long ago, because pulmonary risk can remain relevant.
Why does kidney function matter during bleomycin treatment?
The kidneys remove much of the medicine. Reduced kidney function can cause bleomycin to remain in the body longer, increasing toxicity, including lung injury. Kidney results therefore help determine the treatment plan.
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