Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Bleomycin Injection
Bleomycin Injection
| Generic name | bleomycin sulfate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antineoplastic, Antibiotic |
| Forms | Lyophilized powder for injection (15 units per vial), Lyophilized powder for injection (30 units per vial) |
Bleomycin is a cancer medicine made from a mixture of antibiotic compounds. It is given by injection to treat certain cancers and to help stop fluid from building up around the lungs.
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