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This page contains brief information about bleomycin sulfate and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials. | This page contains brief information about bleomycin sulfate and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials. | ||
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'''FDA Approved''' | '''FDA Approved''' | ||
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Yes | Yes | ||
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FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed. | FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed. | ||
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'''Use in Cancer''' | '''Use in Cancer''' | ||
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Bleomycin sulfate is approved to be used alone or with other drugs as palliative treatment of: | Bleomycin sulfate is approved to be used alone or with other drugs as palliative treatment of: | ||
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*Hodgkin lymphoma. | *Hodgkin lymphoma. | ||
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*Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). | *Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). | ||
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*Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis. | *Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis. | ||
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*Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. | *Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. | ||
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*Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). | *Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). | ||
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*Squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. | *Squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. | ||
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*Testicular cancer. | *Testicular cancer. | ||
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Bleomycin sulfate is also approved to treat malignant pleural effusion and keep it from recurring (coming back). | Bleomycin sulfate is also approved to treat malignant pleural effusion and keep it from recurring (coming back). | ||
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Bleomycin sulfate is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. | Bleomycin sulfate is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. | ||
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'''More About Bleomycin Sulfate''' | '''More About Bleomycin Sulfate''' | ||
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Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug. | Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug. | ||
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MedlinePlus Information on Bleomycin Sulfate - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following: | MedlinePlus Information on Bleomycin Sulfate - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following: | ||
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*warnings about this drug, | *warnings about this drug, | ||
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*what this drug is used for and how it is used, | *what this drug is used for and how it is used, | ||
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*what you should tell your doctor before using this drug, | *what you should tell your doctor before using this drug, | ||
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*what you should know about this drug before using it, | *what you should know about this drug before using it, | ||
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*other drugs that may interact with this drug, and | *other drugs that may interact with this drug, and | ||
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*possible side effects. | *possible side effects. | ||
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Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied. | Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied. | ||
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'''Clinical Trials Accepting Patients''' | '''Clinical Trials Accepting Patients''' | ||
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Find Clinical Trials for Bleomycin Sulfate - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients. | Find Clinical Trials for Bleomycin Sulfate - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients. | ||
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'''Important:''' The drug information on this page is meant to be educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information may not cover all possible uses, actions, interactions, or side effects of this drug, or precautions to be taken while using it. Please see your health care professional for more information about your specific medical condition and the use of this drug. | '''Important:''' The drug information on this page is meant to be educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information may not cover all possible uses, actions, interactions, or side effects of this drug, or precautions to be taken while using it. Please see your health care professional for more information about your specific medical condition and the use of this drug. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:18, 29 October 2019
Bleomycin Sulfate
This page contains brief information about bleomycin sulfate and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.
FDA Approved
Yes
FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed.
Use in Cancer
Bleomycin sulfate is approved to be used alone or with other drugs as palliative treatment of:
- Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis.
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix.
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN).
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva.
- Testicular cancer.
Bleomycin sulfate is also approved to treat malignant pleural effusion and keep it from recurring (coming back).
Bleomycin sulfate is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
More About Bleomycin Sulfate
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
MedlinePlus Information on Bleomycin Sulfate - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:
- warnings about this drug,
- what this drug is used for and how it is used,
- what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
- what you should know about this drug before using it,
- other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
- possible side effects.
Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.
Clinical Trials Accepting Patients
Find Clinical Trials for Bleomycin Sulfate - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.
Important: The drug information on this page is meant to be educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information may not cover all possible uses, actions, interactions, or side effects of this drug, or precautions to be taken while using it. Please see your health care professional for more information about your specific medical condition and the use of this drug.
