Bleomycin
- Generic Name
- Bleomycin
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C55H84N17O21S3
- CAS Number
- 11056-06-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 40S1VHN69B
- Background
A complex of related glycopeptide antibiotics from Streptomyces verticillus consisting of bleomycin A2 and B2 (B2 CAS # 9060-10-0). It inhibits DNA metabolism and is used as an antineoplastic, especially for solid tumors. Bleomycin A2 is used as the representative structure for Bleomycin.
- Indication
For palliative treatment in the management malignant neoplasm (trachea, bronchus, lung), squamous cell carcinoma, and lymphomas.
- Associated Conditions
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Malignant Pleural Effusion, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas, Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), Teratocarcinoma, Testicular Choriocarcinoma, Testicular Embryonal Carcinoma
- Associated Therapies
- Palliative Treatment
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