Bleomycin: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Bleomycin for Injection should be considered a palliative treatment.
- Data source
- FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (label 905e0984…)
- Label version
- current
- Last reviewed
- 2026
Reported adverse reactions
Reactions listed in current FDA labeling, with the highest frequency reported across summarized placebo-controlled trials.
No structured frequency data available in current labeling. Consult the official label.
Labeled uses (from FDA prescribing information)
Bleomycin for Injection should be considered a palliative treatment. It has been shown to be useful in the management of the following neoplasms either as a single agent or in proven combinations with other approved chemotherapeutic agents: Squamous Cell Carcinoma Head and neck (including mouth, tongue, tonsil, nasopharynx, oropharynx, sinus, palate, lip, buccal mucosa, gingivae, epiglottis, skin, larynx), penis, cervix, and vulva. The response to bleomycin is poorer in patients with previously irradiated head and neck cancer. Lymphomas Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Testicular Carcinoma Embryonal cell, choriocarcinoma, and teratocarcinoma. Bleomycin has also been shown to be useful in the management of: Malignant Pleural Effusion Bleomycin is effective as a sclerosing agent for the treatment of malignant pleural effusion and prevention of recurrent pleural effusions.
Conditions associated with Bleomycin in labeling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bleomycin used for?
FDA labeling lists the approved uses shown above under "Labeled uses." This summary is informational; only a qualified prescriber can determine whether a medication is appropriate for you.
What are the most commonly reported side effects of Bleomycin?
Current labeling for this ingredient does not include a structured frequency table that we can reproduce. Review the official label linked below.
Does Bleomycin require lab monitoring?
Monitoring needs vary. Ask your healthcare provider whether any lab tests apply while taking Bleomycin.
Where does this information come from?
All clinical facts on this page were extracted from the current FDA-registered product labeling for this ingredient, published by manufacturers through NIH DailyMed. See the source link below.
Medical disclaimer: Educational content extracted from public FDA labeling. Not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.