Vesimycin 10 mg Injection | 10 mg in 1 Vial

Introduction of Vesimycin 10 mg Injection

Vesimycin 10 mg Injection is used to treat certain cancers of the pancreas, breast, lung and stomach. It may be used alone or with other medicines as part of a combination chemotherapy regimen. It works by stopping the growth of cancer cells, which are then destroyed.

Vesimycin 10 mg can cause some common side effects, including anaemia (low red blood cell count), low white blood cell count, increased bleeding, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. If those trouble you or appear serious, inform your doctor.There may be techniques to reduce or prevent them. Before using Vesimycin 10 mg Injection tell your doctor if you have a poor general health, bone marrow depression, bladder infection, kidney and/or liver disease.

In general, Vesimycin 10 mg Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Women of childbearing potential should use birth control during and for at least six months after stopping treatment with Vesimycin 10 Injection. It is also not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding. Vesimycin Injection is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age) and should be used cautiously in the elderly (over 65 years of age) after consultation with a doctor.

Vesimycin 10 mg Injection is not recommended for use in patients who are allergic to mitomycin. It is also not recommended for use in patients with pancytopenia (reduction in all types of blood cells), leukopenia (reduction in isolated white blood cells), thrombocytopenia (reduction in the number of platelets), acute infection and/or perforation of the bladder wall.

Uses of Vesimycin 10 mg Injection

• Pancreatic Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Non-small cell lung cancer
  

Benefits of Vesimycin 10 mg Injection

Pancreatic cancer: Pancreas is very important for digestion of whatever you eat and also for metabolism of blood sugar levels as it produces the body's natural insulin. This medicine will help to control the pancreatic cancer and will relieve the symptoms such as, lack of appetite or unexplained weight loss. Vesimycin Injection stops the action of chemicals that help pancreatic cancer grow and spread. It may help you live longer and healthier.

Stomach cancer: Stomach cancer, also known as stomach cancer, can occur in the inner lining (called the mucosa) of the stomach or in the walls of the stomach. There are different types of stomach cancer, depending on where it started, where it is and how serious it is. Vesimycin 10 mg Injection helps to kill the cancer cells and stop them from growing and spreading. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

Breast cancer: Vesimycin 10 mg helps treat breast cancer and may be used alone or with other medicines or treatments such as chemotherapy. It is used to relieve the symptoms of breast cancer such as lumps in the breast, bloody discharge from the nipple, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Vesimycin 10 mg Injection works by killing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and also by stopping the spread of cancer cells. Check with your doctor or health care professional if any of the side effects bother you.

Non-small cell lung cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is a major type of lung cancer that affects both smokers and nonsmokers. Vesimycin 10 Injection is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other drugs. It is a strong and very toxic medicine and you should have a discussion with your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medicine. You should drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid alcohol while you are receiving this treatment.

Side Effects of Vesimycin 10 mg Injection

​​​​Like all medicines, Vesimycin 10 mg Injection may cause side effects which do not require medical attention and which will disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them.​

Most Common Side Effects of Vesimycin 10 mg Injection

• Breath Shortness
• Cough
• Bleeding
• Low Count of Blood Cell
• Bruising
• Swelling and Numbness in the Palms
• Vomiting
• Nausea

Common Side Effects of Vesimycin 10 mg Injection

• Kidney Related Problems
• Lung Diseases
• Skin rashes
• Lips Swelling
• Breathing Difficulty
• Fainting
• Lips and Face Swelling

How to Use Vesimycin 10 mg Injection?

This Vesimycin 10 mg Injection is administered intravenously as prescribed by your doctor in a hospital or clinic. Do not attempt to give yourself an injection by yourself.

How Vesimycin 10 mg Injection Works?

Vesimycin 10 mg Injection is basically an anti-cancer drug. It binds to DNA to form cross-links that inhibit DNA synthesis. This process damages the cancer cells' DNA. It stops cancer cells from multiplying and slows them down from spreading.

Safety Advices Vesimycin 10 mg Injection

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Alcohol

Unsafe

Liver

Use with Caution

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Kidney

Use with Caution

Driving

Unsafe

References

1. Powder for Solution for Injection , (Mitomycin-c), Product Leaflet

2. Mitomycin , Avaliable From