Mito Benefits & Uses

Mito is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer

Mito 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	Disease: Pancreatic Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given 20 mg/m² IV every 6-8 Weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Pancreatic Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given 20 mg/m² IV every 6-8 Weeks

Mito Related Warnings

Is the use of Mito safe for pregnant women?

Mito should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Mito safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Mito. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Mito on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Mito. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mito on the Liver?

Mito is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Mito on the Heart?

Side effects of Mito rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mito with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clozapine

Etanercept

Celecoxib

Moderate

Interferon Alpha 2B

Carbamazepine

Mito Contraindications

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

Infertility
Bleeding
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Mito

Is this Mito habit forming or addictive?

Mito is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Mito you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Mito is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Mito for mental disorders.

No

Mito Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mito

It is safe to take Mito with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mito

Information about the interaction of Mito and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 868-869

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; Mitosol® (mitomycin)

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