Bleomycin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Blenoxane
Proper Use of This MedicineBleomycin is sometimes given
together with certain other medicines. If you are using a combination of medicines,
it is important that you receive each medicine at the proper time. If you
are taking some of these medicines by mouth, ask your health care professional
to help you plan a way to take them at the right times.
Bleomycin often causes nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. However,
it is very important that you continue to receive the medicine, even if you
begin to feel ill. Ask your health care professional for ways to lessen these
effects.
Dosing - The dose of bleomycin will be different for
different patients. The dose that is used may depend on a number of things,
including what the medicine is being used for, the patient's weight, and whether
or not other medicines are also being taken. If you are
receiving bleomycin at home, follow your doctor's orders or the directions
on the label
. If you have any questions about the proper dose of bleomycin,
ask your doctor.
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