Mitomycin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Ampules. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. The alternative uses of Mitomycin have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Mitomycin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Mitomycin are Loss of appetite, Pain or discomfort. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mitomycin as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mitomycin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Mitomycin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mitomycin related warnings talks about Mitomycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Mitomycin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mitomycin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Mitomycin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mitomycin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.