bleochem injection is a cytotoxic antibiotic medication used as an antineoplastic agent to treat various cancers like- squamous cell carcinoma (scc) of the head and neck, cervix, and external genitalia. it is also used in hodgkin's lymphoma, non-hodgkin's lymphoma, testicular carcinoma, and intrapleural therapy of malignant pleural effusions. it works by breaking the genetic material (dna), thereby inhibiting its synthesis, which effectively stops the growth and multiplication of the cancer cells in the body.
the dose and dosing frequency is as per your doctor's advice. do not stop taking this medication until and unless your doctor has asked to.
this injection should be given only by a doctor or a nurse; self-administration is strictly not recommended. do not miss any of the scheduled doses, as it can affect the rate of recovery.
this medication's most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, fever, nail discolouration, hair loss, skin pigmentation, stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), pulmonary fibrosis, low blood platelets, and skin rashes. if these side effects persist, consult your doctor immediately.
let your doctor know if you are pregnant or intend to be pregnant or breastfeeding.
