Mitomycin can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. Mitomycin also can cause kidney damage. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to mitomycin.
Your doctor has ordered the drug mitomycin to help treat your illness. The drug is given by injection into a vein.
adenocarcinoma of the stomach and pancreas
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Mitomycin is a type of antibiotic that is only used in cancer chemotherapy. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have.
Mitomycin is also used to treat adenocarcinoma of the colon and rectum; squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, lungs, and cervix; adenocarcinoma and duct cell carcinoma of the breast; and bladder cancer. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
nausea and vomiting
loss of appetite
thinned or brittle hair
fatigue or weakness
mouth blistering
unusual bruising or bleeding
pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
fever
chills
sore throat
cough
rash
itching
difficulty urinating
swelling of the ankles or feet
dizziness
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Last Reviewed - 04/01/2012
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