Tumocin Benefits & Uses

Tumocin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Other Benefits

Tumocin 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: Cervical Cancer 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: Oral Cancer 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: Testicular Cancer 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: Cervical Cancer 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: Cervical Cancer 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: Cervical Cancer 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

Tumocin Related Warnings

Is the use of Tumocin safe for pregnant women?

Tumocin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tumocin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Tumocin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Tumocin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Tumocin on the Kidneys?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Tumocin on the Liver?

Tumocin is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tumocin on the Heart?

Using Tumocin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tumocin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Adalimumab

Clozapine

Etanercept

Ibuprofen

Moderate

Interferon Alpha 2B

Carbamazepine

Tumocin Contraindications

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

Smoking Addiction
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Frequently asked Questions about Tumocin

Is this Tumocin habit forming or addictive?

Tumocin does not cause addiction.

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 Tumocin can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tumocin only as per medical advice.

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

No, Tumocin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Tumocin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tumocin

You can take Tumocin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tumocin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tumocin with alcohol.

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 232-233

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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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