Bleomycin

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Bleomycin
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Bleomycin Information

Bleomycin is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Bleomycin have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Bleomycin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Bleomycin Benefits & Uses

Bleomycin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bleomycin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult(Female)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Bleomycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bleomycin is used -

Severe

  • Pulmonary Fibrosis

Mild

  • Chills

Bleomycin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Bleomycin safe for pregnant women?


    Bleomycin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Bleomycin safe during breastfeeding?


    Bleomycin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Bleomycin on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Bleomycin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Bleomycin on the Liver?


    Bleomycin is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Bleomycin on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Bleomycin for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Bleomycin with Other Drugs

Bleomycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Bleomycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bleomycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Bleomycin

  • Is this Bleomycin habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Bleomycin is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Bleomycin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Bleomycin can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Bleomycin only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Bleomycin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Bleomycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Bleomycin


    You can take Bleomycin with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Bleomycin


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Bleomycin.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 232-233

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 868

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Blenoxane® (bleomycin sulfate)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Blenamax® (bleomycin sulfate)


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