Mitomycin ophthalmic

Generic name: Mitomycin Ophthalmic
Brand names: Mitosol
Dosage form: ophthalmic kit (0.2 mg)
Drug class: Miscellaneous ophthalmic agents

Usage of Mitomycin ophthalmic

Mitomycin is an antimetabolite medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of certain cells in the body.

Mitomycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used during glaucoma surgery.

Mitomycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Mitomycin ophthalmic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Mitomycin ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

blurred vision, vision loss;

tunnel vision, eye pain, seeing halos around lights; or

eye swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of infection).

Common side effects of mitomycin ophthalmic may include:

eye redness; or

vision changes.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Mitomycin ophthalmic

You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to mitomycin.

You should not be treated with mitomycin ophthalmic if you are pregnant, or if you think you may be pregnant. Mitomycin could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects.

Before you receive mitomycin ophthalmic, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies, and all the medicines you are using. Also make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

It is not known whether mitomycin ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed after being treated with this medicine. Follow your doctor's instructions about how long after treatment you should wait before you can breast-feed again.

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How to use Mitomycin ophthalmic

Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma:

-Usual dose: 0.2 mg applied with saturated sponges (provided in the kit) equally to the treatment area with surgical forceps-Duration of therapy: 2 minutesComments:-This drug should not be administered intraocularly.-After 2 minutes, sponges and preparation materials should be discarded in a chemotherapy waste bag.Use: As an adjunct to ab externo glaucoma surgery

Warnings

You should not be treated with mitomycin ophthalmic if you are pregnant.

What other drugs will affect Mitomycin ophthalmic

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on mitomycin used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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