Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Mitomycin C
Drug Class
Antineoplastics
What is Mitocin?
Uses
Mitomycin is used in combination with other cancer drugs to treat cancer of the stomach and pancreas. Mitomycin may also be used for purp...
How It Works
Slow IV push or by slow (15-30 min) infusion via a freely-running dextrose or saline infusion. Consider using a central venous catheter. Further dilution to 20-40 mcg/ml in NS or Sodium Lactate. Dilute powder with SWFI or 0.9% sodium chloride to a concentration of 0.5-1 mg/ml.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV Inf
10 to 20 mg/sq.metre — As recommended.
Every 4 to 6 weeks
Safety Alerts
Thrombocytopenia, coagulation disorder, increased bleeding tendency
Important Warnings
Monitor renal and hepatic function and haematology, bone marrow depression, children
Side Effects
Alopeciabone marrow damagebone-marrow suppressionhyperuricaemialung fibrosisnauseaoral mucositisrenal damagethromboembolismtumourlysis syndromevomitingextravasationbone-marrow toxicity
Drug Interactions
Other antineoplastics (since alkaloids
doxorubicin).
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Positive evidence of risk: Avoid
Lactation
Contraindicated. Discontinue breast-feeding
Storage
Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Protect from Sunlight. Use within 2 weeks if refrigerated and within 1 week if kept at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 940
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
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