Mitomycin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Mutamycin
Proper Use of This MedicineMitomycin
is usually given together with certain other medicines. If you are using a
combination of medicines, it is important that you receive each one 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 remember to take them at
the right times.
This medicine 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 mitomycin 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 size, and whether
or not other medicines are also being taken. If you are
receiving mitomycin at home, follow your doctor's orders or the directions
on the label
. If you have any questions about the proper dose of mitomycin,
ask your doctor.
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