• Mitomycin C 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of certain kinds of cancer of pancreas, breast, lung, and stomach
• It can be used alone or in combination with some medicines as part of combination chemotherapy
• It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed
• Mitomycin C 10mg Injection is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered
• Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it
• This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time
• You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
• Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects
• It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include anemia (low number of red blood cells), decreased white blood cell count, increased bleeding tendency, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting
• If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
• There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
• Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have medical conditions involving blood, kidney, and liver or if you are suffering from any breathing disorder
• This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
• Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine
• The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Mitomycin C 10mg Injection

• In Pancreatic cancer Pancreas are very essential for digestion of whatever you eat and also for metabolism of blood sugar levels as they produce the body’s natural insulin
• This medicine will help to control pancreatic cancer, and will relieve the symptoms such as, lack of appetite or unexplained weight loss
• Mitomycin C 10mg Injection helps to stop the action of those chemicals that aid in pancreatic cancer growth and spread
• It will help you live a longer and healthier life
• In Breast cancer Mitomycin C 10mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy
• It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast
• Mitomycin C 10mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells
• Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you
• In Non-small cell lung cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers
• Mitomycin C 10mg Injection helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines
• It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor
• You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
• In Stomach cancer Stomach cancer also known as gastric cancer, may occur in the inner lining (called mucosa) of the stomach or in the walls of the stomach
• These are of various kinds depending on the origin, affected area and severity of the cancer
• Mitomycin C 10mg Injection helps to kill the cancer cells and also stops their further growth and spread
• Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

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Common and Known Side effects of Mitomycin C 10mg Injection

• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Increased bleeding tendency
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Feeling of discomfort
• Low blood platelets
• Weight loss
• Rash