Mitomycin
- IVMitomycinActivity is not cell-cycle specific
- Mechanism of Action
- Binds to DNA, resulting in prevention of RNA transcription and protein synthesis.
- Pharmacology
- Bone marrow-sparing, therefore often used when other antineoplastics are contraindicated.
Clinical Use
- Indication
- Certain solid organ and haematologic organ malignancies, as guided by cancer specialists and local guidelines.
- Adverse Effects
- Monitoring
- Lung function.