Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Canadian Brand Name

  1. mitoMYcin
  2. Mutamycin

Descriptions


Mitomycin injection is used to treat low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (LG-UTUC). LG-UTUC is a type of cancer of the lining of the upper urinary tract (eg, lining of the kidney).

Mitomycin interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are then destroyed by the body.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.