• Tumocin 30mg Injection is a medicine used for treatment of cancer in various parts of the body such as cervical, cancer of the mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, esophagus, and skin
• It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed
• Tumocin 30mg Injection may be used alone or with other medicines as part of combination therapy
• It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional 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
• You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include fever, loss of appetite, loss of hair, weight loss, nausea, inflammation of the lungs (interstitial pneumonia), shortness of breath or cough
• If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor
• There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects
• It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it
• This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys
• Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have stomach, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections
• Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using
• This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
• It may harm your baby
• You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped
• Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, X-rays and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Tumocin 30mg Injection

• In Cervical cancer Tumocin 30mg Injection is an anti-cancer medicine that is used to kill cancerous cells in various kinds of cancer such as cervical cancer, cancer of mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, oesophagus and skin cancer
• It may be given alone or in combination with other medicines
• It has a lot of side effects and you must discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before starting treatment with this medicine
• You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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Common and Known Side effects of Tumocin 30mg Injection

• Fever
• Hair loss
• Interstitial pneumonia
• Loss of appetite
• Low blood platelets
• Nail discoloration
• Nausea
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Rigors
• Scratch dermatitis
• Skin pigmentation
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Vomiting
• Weight loss