About mitomycin c
Antitumor antibiotic chemotherapy
Used for
- Cancer treatment, including certain stomach, pancreatic, and bladder cancers.
- Given into the bladder for some bladder cancers; other uses depend on the treatment plan.
Usual adult dose
Dose varies widely by cancer, route, and treatment plan; specialist-directed dosing is required.
Common side effects
- Low blood cell counts, increasing infection or bleeding risk.
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite.
- Mouth sores, fatigue, or hair loss.
- Kidney or lung injury; tissue damage if it leaks outside a vein.
Important warnings
- Can cause severe, sometimes delayed bone marrow suppression and serious infections.
- Requires blood count and kidney monitoring during treatment.
- Avoid contact with skin or eyes; injection outside a vein can cause tissue injury.
- Use only under specialist supervision; doses and routes are not interchangeable.
Pregnancy
May harm an unborn baby. Avoid during pregnancy unless a specialist determines treatment is essential.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment; ask the oncology team when it may safely resume.
Interactions
- Other medicines that suppress bone marrow can increase blood count problems.
- Radiation or other anticancer medicines may increase toxicity.
- Live vaccines may cause infection during immune suppression.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.