Cipla Bleomycin 7,5 mg Powder for solution for injection.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of squamous cell carcinomas and certain lymphomas.
Dosage (summary)
0.25 to 0.5 units/kg weekly or twice weekly; maintenance 1 unit daily or 5 units weekly.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly patients
- Pulmonary impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; reliable contraception required.
Key Drug Interactions
- Cisplatin
- Vinca alkaloids
- Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to bleomycin
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Pulmonary toxicity
- Cutaneous reactions
- Nausea
- Fever
Counselling Points
- Avoid pregnancy during treatment
- Monitor for pulmonary symptoms
- Report any severe skin reactions
Serious warnings
- Risk of pulmonary toxicity
- Monitor lung function
- Caution in renal impairment
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