Mito 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of certain kinds of cancer of pancreas, breast, lung, and stomach. It can be used alone or in combination with some medicines as part of combination chemotherapy. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

Mito 10mg Injection is used to treat a variety of cancers, either alone or in combination with other drugs.

Uses of Mito Injection

Benefits of Mito Injection

In Pancreatic cancer

Pancreas are very essential for digestion of whatever you eat and also for metabolism of blood sugar levels as they produce the body’s natural insulin. This medicine will help to control pancreatic cancer, and will relieve the symptoms such as, lack of appetite or unexplained weight loss. Mito 10mg Injection helps to stop the action of those chemicals that aid in pancreatic cancer growth and spread. It will help you live a longer and healthier life.

In Breast cancer

Mito 10mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Mito 10mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.

In Non-small cell lung cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Mito 10mg Injection helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Stomach cancer

Stomach cancer also known as gastric cancer, may occur in the inner lining (called mucosa) of the stomach or in the walls of the stomach. These are of various kinds depending on the origin, affected area and severity of the cancer. Mito 10mg Injection helps to kill the cancer cells and also stops their further growth and spread. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

show less

Side effects of Mito Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mito

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased white blood cell count
Increased bleeding tendency
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Feeling of discomfort
Low blood platelets
Weight loss
Rash

How to use Mito Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Mito 10mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Mito 10mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Mito 10mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Mito 10mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Mito 10mg Injection may cause nausea and vomiting and thereby reduce your reaction times to such an extent that the ability to drive a motor vehicle is impaired.

Kidney

CAUTION

Mito 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mito 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Mito 10mg Injection is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Mito 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mito 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Mito 10mg Injection may not be recommended in some patients with liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Mito 10mg Injection

₹450.0/Injection

Mitomycin C 10mg Injection

Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

₹422.02/injection

6% cheaper

Mitomycin 10mg Injection

Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

₹540/injection

20% costlier

Lyomit 10mg Injection

United Biotech Pvt Ltd

₹430.83/injection

4% cheaper

Oncocin 10mg Injection

Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹333.33/injection

26% cheaper

Mitocin 10mg Injection

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹326.2/injection

28% cheaper

Quick tips

Mito 10mg Injection is given as in injection or infusion under the supervision of a doctor only.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count (CBC), liver and kidney function.
It is advisable to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you experience a dry cough, shortness of breath and cracking sound while breathing.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Antitumor Antibiotics

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Alkaloids-cytotoxic agents

Patient concerns

I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.

What is the purpose of Chemotherepy given at the time of radiotherapy in ca lung small cell carcinoma

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

This is given to enhance the therapeutic effect of radiation therapy which is curative for small cell lung cancer.

Related lab tests

Breast Cancer (CA 15.3/ ER/ PR)

Carcino Embryonic Antigen

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Fish Oil

Oats

Olive oil

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1718-19.
Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 952.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 931-32.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Mitomycin. BC Cancer Drug Manual; 1994 [revised 1 Apr. 2014]. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd

Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

Country of origin: India

28 people viewed this recently

MRP

₹450

Inclusive of all taxes

1.0 Injection in 1 vial

SOLD OUT

Notify me

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Have issue with the content?

Mito 10mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Mito Injection

Benefits of Mito Injection

In Pancreatic cancer

In Breast cancer

In Non-small cell lung cancer

In Stomach cancer

Side effects of Mito Injection

Common side effects of Mito

How to use Mito Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

References

Marketer details

Lab tests offered by us