Bleomycin

Uses

Bleomycin is used in the treatment of cervical cancer, cancer of the mouth, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses, larynx, esophagus, and skin cancer.

How it Works

How Bleomycin Works Bleomycin is an anti-cancer medication. It functions by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of cancer cells, thereby inhibiting their growth and multiplication.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Bleomycin include fever, hair loss, stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), vomiting, weight loss, bleeding, chills, decreased appetite, erythema (skin redness), nail disorders, rash, ulcers, skin hyperpigmentation, skin thickening, hyperkeratosis, vesiculation, tenderness, itching, hyperesthesia (increased sensitivity), skin peeling, and stretch marks.

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