What is the most important information I should know about mitomycin?
Mitomycin should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare
provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Serious side effects have been reported with the use of mitomycin including: allergic
reactions (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding;
black, bloody or tarry stools; or fever, chills, or signs of infection); kidney damage (little or no urine
production, blood in the urine, lower back or side pain, difficulty urinating, or swelling of the ankles
or feet); lung and heart problems; and others. Talk to your doctor about the possible side effects
from treatment with mitomycin.
Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you notice redness, pain or swelling at the place of
injection or anywhere else on your skin.
What is mitomycin?
Mitomycin is an antineoplastic medication. Mitomycin interferes with the growth of cancer
cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Mitomycin is used to treat cancer of the stomach and pancreas.
Mitomycin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using mitomycin?
Do not use mitomycin without first talking to your doctor if you have
The use of mitomycin may be dangerous if you have any of the
conditions listed above.
Mitomycin may be harmful to an unborn baby.
Do not use mitomycin
without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant. Discuss with your doctor the appropriate use
of
birth control during treatment with mitomycin if necessary.
It is not know whether mitomycin passes into breast milk.
Breast-feeding should be
avoided during treatment with mitomycin.
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