Uses

Used in the management of various malignancies including lymphomas, germ cell tumors, and certain squamous cell carcinomas.

Do not use if

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reactions to bleomycin.

Serious pulmonary toxicity including pneumonitis and pulmonary fibrosis may occur. Fever, chills, and skin reactions are also common.

Pulmonary toxicity risk increases with age and cumulative exposure. Use under specialist oncology supervision.

An antineoplastic glycopeptide antibiotic that causes DNA strand breaks and inhibits DNA synthesis.

Store refrigerated at 2–8°C.