Bleoget 15IU Injection
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Product introduction
Bleoget 15IU Injection is a medicine used for treatment of cancer in various parts of the body such as cervical, cancer of the mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, esophagus, and skin. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Bleoget 15IU Injection may be used alone or with other medicines as part of combination therapy. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
The most common side effects of this medicine include fever, loss of appetite, loss of hair, weight loss, nausea, inflammation of the lungs (interstitial pneumonia), shortness of breath or cough. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have stomach, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, X-rays and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.
Bleoget 15IU Injection may be used alone or with other medicines as part of combination therapy. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
The most common side effects of this medicine include fever, loss of appetite, loss of hair, weight loss, nausea, inflammation of the lungs (interstitial pneumonia), shortness of breath or cough. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have stomach, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, X-rays and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.
Uses of Bleoget Injection
- Cervical cancer
- Cancer of mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, oesophagus
- Skin cancer
Benefits of Bleoget Injection
In Cervical cancer
Bleoget 15IU Injection is an anti-cancer medicine that is used to kill cancerous cells in various kinds of cancer such as cervical cancer, cancer of mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, oesophagus and skin cancer. It may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It has a lot of side effects and you must discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before starting treatment with this medicine. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Bleoget Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bleoget
- Fever
- Hair loss
- Interstitial pneumonia
- Loss of appetite
- Low blood platelets
- Nail discoloration
- Nausea
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Rigors
- Scratch dermatitis
- Skin pigmentation
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
How to use Bleoget Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bleoget Injection works
Bleoget 15IU Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bleoget 15IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bleoget 15IU Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bleoget 15IU Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bleoget 15IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As with $med_name, few people have reported that they feel tired or weak after the treatment so it may affect your driving ability.
As with $med_name, few people have reported that they feel tired or weak after the treatment so it may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bleoget 15IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bleoget 15IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bleoget 15IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bleoget 15IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Bleoget 15IU Injection is given as an injection into the veins, muscles or under the skin by the healthcare provider.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience coughing, shortness of breath and cracking sound while breathing.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Antitumor Antibiotics
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Bleoget with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may increase the risk of opportunistic infections.
Do not consume Natalizumab with Bleomycin.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of infections.
Do not use Bleomycin with Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. If Bleomycin is essential, ensure a gap of At least 6 mon
Concomitant use may cause lethal infections.
Do not use Bleomycin with Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). If Bleomycin is essential, ensure a gap of At least 6 months after discontinu
Concurrent use may increase the risk of infections.
Do not use Bleomycin with Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). If Bleomycin is essential, ensure a gap o
Digoxin may raise blood levels of the active form of Bleomycin.
Please consult your doctor for dose-related advice.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What does Bleoget 15IU Injection treat?
Bleoget 15IU Injection is used to treat squamous cell cancers, certain types of blood cancers, skin cancers and cancer of the thyroid, bladder, lungs, abdomen or genitals.
Does Bleoget 15IU Injection cause pulmonary fibrosis, nausea or hair loss?
Yes. Bleoget 15IU Injection may cause pulmonary fibrosis, nausea and hair loss. If you notice any such symptoms, please consult your doctor.
How does Bleoget 15IU Injection cause pulmonary fibrosis?
Pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the tissue of the lungs) is one of the side effects of Bleoget 15IU Injection. It is reportedly caused by lack of an enzyme that metabolises Bleoget 15IU Injection in the lungs.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 952-53.
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- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Bleomycin. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 18 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: GLS Pharma Ltd.
Address: R-4, Khirki Main Road, Malviya Nagar New Delhi- 110 017, (India)
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Bleoget 15IU Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Bleoget 15IU Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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