Mito 10 Injection Benefits & Uses

Mito 10 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer

Mito 10 Injection 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 10 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mito 10 Injection is used -

Severe

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Reduced blood platelets

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Rash

Common

Loss of appetite
Pain or discomfort

Mito 10 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Mito 10 Injection 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 10 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Mito may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Mito should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Mito 10 Injection on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Mito. 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 Mito 10 Injection on the Liver?

Mito does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Mito 10 Injection on the Heart?

Mito may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mito 10 Injection with Other Drugs

Mito 10 Injection 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 10 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mito 10 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Infertility
Bleeding
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Mito 10 Injection

Is this Mito 10 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Mito 10 Injection has not been reported.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Mito 10 Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Mito 10 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Mito 10 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Mito 10 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mito 10 Injection

Taking Mito 10 Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mito 10 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mito 10 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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 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)