Bleomycin (Blenoxane)
General information
Class/mechanism: Exact mechanism unknown, but suspected to inhibit DNA synthesis, with some evidence inhibition of RNA and
protein synthesis. When administered intrapleurally for malignant pleural effusion, bleomycin acts as a sclerosing agent.[1][2]
Route: IV, IM, SC, intrapleural
Extravasation: irritant
- 1 unit of bleomycin = 1 mg of bleomycin
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Patient drug information
- Bleomycin (Blenoxane) patient drug information (Chemocare)[3]
- Bleomycin (Blenoxane) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]