Mitomycin for ophthalmology

Mitomycin for ophthalmology

Mitomycin for ophthalmology

What is mitomycin for ophthalmology?

Mitomycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used in glaucoma surgery.

Mitomycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ophthalmological side effects of mitomycin

If necessary, get emergency medical helpSigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficult breathing; Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Mitomycin ophthalmic can cause serious side effects. Call your doctor immediately if you have:

• blurred vision, loss of vision;

• tunnel vision, eye pain, seeing halos around lights; or

• Eye swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or discharge (may be signs of infection).

Common ocular side effects of mitomycin may include:

• eye redness; or

• Vision problems.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

If you are pregnant you should not be treated with mitomycin ophthalmic.

Before you take this medicine

You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to mitomycin.

You should not be treated with Mitomycin ophthalmic if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.Mitomycin could harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects.

Before you receive mitomycin ophthalmic, tell your doctor about any medical conditions or allergies you have and any medications you are taking. Also, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

It is not known whether mitomycin ophthalmic passes into breast milk or whether it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed after treatment with this medicine.Follow your doctor's instructions about how long you should wait after treatment before breastfeeding again.

How is mitomycin used ophthalmically?

A doctor will apply mitomycin ophthalmic to your eye(s) during glaucoma surgery.

Glaucoma surgery is usually performed while you are awake. During surgery, you will be given medication to numb your eyes and relieve any pain or discomfort.

If general anesthesia is used during your surgery, you will not be awake during the operation.

Mitomycin ophthalmic is a liquid medicine that is first applied to a dish with tiny sponges. The sponges are soaked in mitomycin for at least 60 minutes.

Once the sponges are saturated with mitomycin, your surgeon will place the sponges directly on your eye.

The sponges remain in place for 2 minutes and are then removed.

After removing the sponges, your eye will be rinsed thoroughly.

Your doctor may prescribe other eye medications after surgery. Use all medications as directed. Read the Medication Guide or Patient Instructions included with each medication. Do not change your dosage or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.

Mitomycin ophthalmic dosage information

Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma:

-Usual dose: Apply 0.2 mg evenly to the treatment area using saturated sponges (included in the kit) using surgical tweezers
-Therapy duration: 2 minutes

Comments:
-This medication should not be administered intraocularly.
– After 2 minutes, sponges and preparation materials should be discarded in a chemotherapy waste bag.

Use: As an adjunct to external glaucoma surgery

What happens if I miss a dose?

Because you are receiving mitomycin ophthalmic in a clinical setting, you are unlikely to miss a dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Because Mitomycin ophthalmic is administered by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, overdose is unlikely.

What should I avoid after using Mitomycin ophthalmic?

Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.

What other drugs affect mitomycin in ophthalmology?

Other medications you take orally or inject are unlikely to affect mitomycin used in the eyes. But many medications can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products.

More information

Remember to keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the prescribed indication.