If you have been given mitoMYcin (systemic) for some other reason, talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks. Talk with your doctor if you have questions or concerns about using mitoMYcin (systemic).
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take MitoMYcin?
If you have an allergy to mitomycin or any other part of mitoMYcin (systemic).
If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take mitoMYcin (systemic).
This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with mitoMYcin (systemic).
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take mitoMYcin (systemic) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
What are some things I need to know or do while I take MitoMYcin?
Tell all of your health care providers that you take mitoMYcin (systemic). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
Talk with your doctor before getting any vaccines. Use of some vaccines with mitoMYcin (systemic) may either raise the chance of an infection or make the vaccine not work as well.
If you are 65 or older, use mitoMYcin (systemic) with care. You could have more side effects.
Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking mitoMYcin (systemic).
If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking mitoMYcin (systemic), call your doctor right away.
How is this medicine (MitoMYcin) best taken?
Use mitoMYcin (systemic) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
Lung problems have rarely happened with mitoMYcin (systemic). These can be very bad and may be life-threatening. Call your doctor right away if you have shortness of breath or a cough.
What are some other side effects of MitoMYcin?
How do I store and/or throw out MitoMYcin?
If you need to store mitoMYcin (systemic) at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it.
Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about mitoMYcin (systemic), please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.