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Composition :

MITOMYCIN-2MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Health Biotech Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

Country of origin

India
Other Info - CI21730

FAQs

Citomycin 2mg Injection contains Mitomycin is an anti-cancer medication that interferes with the growth of genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Yes, Citomycin 2mg Injection may change the results of blood tests and other laboratory tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Citomycin 2mg Injection as regular monitoring of liver and kidney functions tests, electrolyte level, and blood cells is required.

Citomycin 2mg Injection might affect the fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. You may not be able to become pregnant or father a child after treatment with Citomycin 2mg Injection. However, it is essential to talk to your doctor before starting treatment with Citomycin 2mg Injection if you think you may want to have a baby in the future.

The most common sign of lung cancer is a cough that lasts long and gets worse with time. Sometimes, a patient may notice blood in the cough. Chest pain is also a sign of lung cancer followed by coughing. However, symptoms/signs vary from person to person.

Your doctor will decide the number of treatment cycles and the frequency of Citomycin 2mg Injection to be taken, depending on the type and stage of cancer treated.

While taking Citomycin 2mg Injection, make sure you visit your doctor at all the appointments to ensure that treatment is working. Regular monitoring of blood and urine tests, weight checks are required. An effective way of contraception should be used by both men and women while taking Citomycin 2mg Injection.

Yes, you might become more sensitive to sunlight while taking Citomycin 2mg Injection, so it is important to protect your skin with a high sun protection factor (SPF) while going out as it can lead to a skin rash if you are not using a strong SPF.

Citomycin 2mg Injection can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.

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Alcohol

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You are recommended to avoid alcohol intake while taking Citomycin 2mg Injection to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

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Citomycin 2mg Injection should not be used during pregnancy because it causes harm to the fetus (newborn baby). Both women of childbearing potential and men must use an effective contraception method while taking Citomycin 2mg Injection and at least six months afterwards. Discuss with your doctor any concerns regarding this.

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Breast Feeding

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Citomycin 2mg Injection should not be taken during breastfeeding as it passes into the breastmilk and may harm the nursing baby. It is contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

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Citomycin 2mg Injection may cause dizziness and drowsiness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

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Inform your doctor before receiving the Citomycin 2mg Injection if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

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Inform your doctor before receiving the Citomycin 2mg Injection if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

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Citomycin 2mg Injection should not be used by children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

About Citomycin 2mg Injection

Citomycin 2mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines known as 'anti-cancer' used in cancer therapy. It is most effective in the treatment of advanced metastatic stomach cancer (stomach carcinoma), advanced and/or metastatic breast cancer (breast carcinoma), cancer of the respiratory tract (non-small cell bronchial carcinoma), and advanced cancer of the pancreas (pancreatic carcinoma). Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific body part grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can attack and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. Cancer sometimes begins in one body part before spreading to other areas. This process is known as metastasis.

Citomycin 2mg Injection contains Mitomycin, an anti-cancer medication that is cytotoxic (causes cell death). It works by inhibiting the genetic material's development (DNA) in a cell (cancer cell), thereby stopping cancer cells from dividing. As a result, cancer cell growth and spread stopped or slowed.

Healthcare professionals administer Citomycin 2mg Injection. It is intended to be used as an injection or infusion into a blood vessel. Depending upon your medical condition, you are advised to take Citomycin 2mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss, kidney disorders, fever, and lung disorders. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before taking Citomycin 2mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any infection because Citomycin 2mg Injection may worsen the infection. Some patients may experience increased sensitivity to light while taking Citomycin 2mg Injection, and avoiding prolonged exposure to sunlight is recommended. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant as Citomycin 2mg Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Citomycin 2mg Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. You should not take this Citomycin 2mg Injection during breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you take Citomycin 2mg Injection. Use the Citomycin 2mg Injection with caution in elderly patients. Do not take live vaccines three months after your last chemotherapy. Before starting therapy, your doctor may recommend you undergo tests for lung, kidney, and liver function to exclude any diseases.

Uses of Citomycin 2mg Injection

Breast cancer, stomach cancer, cancer of the respiratory tract, and advanced cancer of the pancreas.

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Medicinal Benefits

Citomycin 2mg Injection belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines containing Mitomycin. It works by inhibiting the genetic material's development (DNA) in a cell (cancer cell), thereby destroying quickly dividing cells. As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells in stopped or slowed down.

Directions for Use

Citomycin 2mg Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Citomycin 2mg Injection

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Increased risk of infection
  • Hair loss
  • Skin rashes
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Thrombocytopenia (decreased number of platelets)
  • Leucopenia (decreased number of white blood cells)
  • Dyspnoea
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Numbness, swelling, and painful redness on palms and soles
  • Kidney disorders

Drug Warnings

Before taking the Citomycin 2mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any active infection. Some patients may experience increased sensitivity to light while taking Citomycin 2mg Injection and avoiding prolonged exposure to sunlight is recommended. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant as Citomycin 2mg Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Citomycin 2mg Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. You should not take Citomycin 2mg Injection during breastfeeding. Use the Citomycin 2mg Injection with caution in elderly patients. Inform your doctor if you have impaired lung, kidney, or liver function, urinary bladder inflammation, or are undergoing radiation therapy. Citomycin 2mg Injection is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Citomycin 2mg Injection:
Using etanercept together with Citomycin 2mg Injection may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Etanercept with Citomycin 2mg Injection can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
How does the drug interact with Citomycin 2mg Injection:
Deferiprone can lower white blood cell count and combining it with Citomycin 2mg Injection which can also affect white blood cells or bone marrow function may increase the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Citomycin 2mg Injection and Deferiprone together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, call a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Citomycin 2mg Injection:
Using Citomycin 2mg Injection together with golimumab may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Citomycin 2mg Injection and Golimumab together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Citomycin 2mg Injection:
Using filgrastim together with Citomycin 2mg Injection reduce the effects of filgrastim.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Filgrastim with Citomycin 2mg Injection can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Citomycin 2mg Injection:
Using baricitinib together with Citomycin 2mg Injection may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, baricitinib can be taken with Citomycin 2mg Injection if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, breathing difficulty, blood in phlegm, red or inflamed skin, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Citomycin 2mg Injection:
Using leflunomide together with Citomycin 2mg Injection may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Leflunomide with Citomycin 2mg Injection can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Citomycin 2mg Injection:
Using adalimumab together with Citomycin 2mg Injection may increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Citomycin 2mg Injection and Adalimumab together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, or burning urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Citomycin 2mg Injection:
Using thalidomide together with Citomycin 2mg Injection can increase the risk of dangerous blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking thalidomide and Citomycin 2mg Injection together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Citomycin 2mg Injection:
Using fingolimod together with Citomycin 2mg Injection may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Citomycin 2mg Injection and Fingolimod together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, call your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Citomycin 2mg Injection:
Using infliximab together with Citomycin 2mg Injection may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Infliximab and Citomycin 2mg Injection, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away. These symptoms include fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, weight loss, and pain or burning when you pee. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor your blood tests to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, and blood cell count in your blood.
  • Avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and UV light (such as tanning booths) and wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Citomycin 2mg Injection may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
  • Citomycin 2mg Injection should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Citomycin 2mg Injection.
  • Consult a doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection, fever, diarrhoea, chills, etc.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, and herbs in your dialy diet.
  • Avoid fast, fried, processed meats, refined carbs, and added sugars.
  • Get optimal sleep, and rest well.

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