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Mitomet ML 40mg Injection
Salt Composition: MITOMYCIN
- Manufacturer: METTA LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD
- Pack Size: 1 VIAL(s)
- Dosage Form: INJECTION
- Strength: 40MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store Mitomet ML 40mg Injection in the original package at room temperature (25°C). Do not freeze. Keep it out of reach from children and pets. It is important to get the dose at the scheduled time. If you missed the schedule, contact your doctor and reschedule the dose.
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Product Introduction
Mitomet ML 40mg Injection is an antimetabolite cytotoxic agent of the alkaloid class containing the active ingredient Mitomycin. It is used in cancer treatment for breast, pancreatic, lung, and gastric tumours. This injection may be administered alone or in combination with other anticancer medicines as part of chemotherapy regimens. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, bruising, dyspnoea, and numbness. Serious side effects may include lip swelling, severe pulmonary disease, and renal dysfunction. Inform your physician if you experience any of these symptoms. The injection is administered immediately or concurrently with anticancer medicines. Before receiving Mitomet ML 40mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have received recent vaccination or have any medical conditions, particularly renal, haematological, or hepatic disease, or respiratory disorders. Mitomet ML 40mg Injection may cause blood disorders; regular blood tests are necessary during treatment. Do not use this injection if you are allergic to Mitomycin. Inform your physician of all medications you are currently taking, including herbal medicines and supplements, before treatment. Mitomycin C Injection is an alternative formulation.
Uses
Mitomet ML 40mg Injection is used to treat pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and stomach cancer As an adjunct to ab externo glaucoma surgery
How it works
It is an alkylating drug that works by interfering with genetic material (DNA)synthesis and the induction of DNA damage, leading to the death of cancer cells.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Severe side effects of Mitomet ML 40mg Injection are: Severe allergic reactions (faintness, skin rash, swelling of lips, face and airway with difficulty in breathing, loss of consciousness) Severe lung disease Kidney problems Common side effects of Mitomet ML 40mg Injection are: Nausea, vomiting Low blood cell count Cough, shortness of breath Inflammation Bruising, bleeding Numbness, swelling and painful redness on palms and soles
References
- Accord Healthcare Limited, Electronic Medicines Compendium (emc), [Revised on Feb 2019] [ Accessed on 30th Nov 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1956.pdf
- Mobius Therapeutics, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Jan 2012] [ Accessed on 30th Nov 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/022572s000lbl.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anticancer drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 865.
- Hadeer Sinawe, Damian Casadesus; Mitomycin; NCBI Bookshelf; Updated on 29/07/2021; Accessed on 01/12/2021; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562249/
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: Consult Your Doctor It is unknown whether Mitomet ML 40mg Injection can be administered during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.
Lungs: Consult Your Doctor It is not known whether Mitomet ML 40mg Injection can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Breastfeeding: Consult Your Doctor It is not known if Mitomet ML 40mg Injection passes into your breast milk or if it will affect your baby or your breast milk. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Disclaimer
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