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Metbleo Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

BLEOMYCIN-15IU

Uses:

Certain types of cancer in the head and neck, cervix and external genitalia, lymph node cancer, testicular cancer, and fluid accumulation in the lungs (as a result of cancer).

Medicinal Benefits:

Metbleo Injection belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called antimetabolite. It treats certain types of cancer in the head and neck, cervix and external genitalia, lymph node cancer, testicular cancer, and fluid accumulation in the lungs (resulting from cancer). Metbleo Injection contains bleomycin that works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This prevents the cancer cells from multiplying and growing and eventually kills them.

FAQs

Metbleo Injection contains 'Bleomycin' is an anti-cancer medication that interferes with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Yes, the Metbleo Injection commonly affects the hair by making it thin, which further causes hair loss. However, it is not very common. Hair reduction possibly happens due to the estrogen-lowering effect of Metbleo Injection. These effects are not long-lasting and may return after some time. If it matters to you, then inform your doctor for further advice.

Your doctor will decide the number of treatment cycles and the frequency of Metbleo Injection to be taken, depending on the type and stage of cancer treated.

Metbleo Injection should not be taken during pregnancy or if you are trying to become pregnant as Metbleo Injection can cause birth defects, miscarriages, or harm unborn babies. Avoid becoming pregnant for at least six months after stopping the treatment with Metbleo Injection.

Metbleo Injection should be used with caution if you have a medical history of liver or kidney diseases, lung diseases (pulmonary fibrosis), alcohol use, suppressed immune system, blood cell/bone marrow disorders, gastrointestinal diseases (peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis), and active infections (including chickenpox).