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Bleomycin slows down the growth of cancer cells in the body and stops the accumulation of fluid in the lungs. It can be used alone or combined with other medications and is very popular in cancer chemotherapy.

U N C O M M O N   side effects
  • skin rash, hives,
  • swelling of the mouth, face,
  • lips, and tongue,
  • numbness of an arm or leg, severe stomach pain,
  • nausea and vomiting, sudden shortness of breath,
  • severe headache, fainting,
  • slurred speech, and one-sided weakness

Bleomycin

(Testicular Mesothelioma, Ovarian Cancer, Pleuritis)

This medication is administered intravenously
intramuscularly or subcutaneously by a medical professional once or twice a week. The duration of each dose is approximately 10 minutes.

C O M M O N   side effects
  • fever and chills, skin reactions – redness,
  • peeling, darkening,
  • thickening, nail thickening,
  • nail bending, hair loss,
  • weight loss, sore mouth