Bleocare 15mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is bleocare 15mg injection used for?
Bleocare 15mg Injection contains Bleomycin, a chemotherapy drug used to treat various cancers including Hodgkin's lymphoma, testicular cancer, and squamous cell carcinomas. It works by inhibiting DNA synthesis and causing DNA strand breaks, thereby preventing cancer cell growth. It is administered intravenously or intramuscularly under medical supervision.
- Generic Name: Bleomycin
- Manufacturer: Criticare Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bleocare 15mg injection Uses & Benefits
Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, testicular cancer, squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck, cervical cancer, and malignant pleural effusion.
Off-label uses: Malignant effusions (pleurodesis), warts (intralesional), hemangiomas.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Bleomycin |
| Brand Name | Bleomycin Sulphate Injection |
| Manufacturer | Criticare Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intracavitary (pleural, peritoneal). |
| Storage | Store at 2-8ยฐC; protect from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Causes DNA strand breaks via free radical generation, inhibiting DNA synthesis and cell division.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take bleocare 15mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bleocare 15mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Fever
- Chills
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Alopecia
- Mucositis
- Skin hyperpigmentation
- Raynaud phenomenon
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pneumonitis
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Myelosuppression (rare)
- Hepatic veno-occlusive disease
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Cardiotoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
- Seizures
- Scleroderma-like skin changes
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cisplatin | Major | Increased pulmonary toxicity |
| Radiation therapy | Major | Enhanced radiation-induced lung injury |
| Oxygen | Moderate | Increased risk of pulmonary fibrosis |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Cisplatin
- Methotrexate
- Vinca alkaloids
- Radiation therapy
โก Moderate Interactions
- Phenytoin
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Acetaminophen
- Cimetidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No specific interaction; but alcohol may exacerbate hepatotoxicity.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to bleomycin; severe pulmonary disease; pregnancy.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Pulmonary function tests (DLCO, chest X-ray), renal function, hepatic function, complete blood count.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; no specific antidote; monitor pulmonary function.
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; do not double dose; consult physician.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.