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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.

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