Bleomycin

Bleomycin treats testicular cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma. Bleomycin breaks DNA strands by formation of superoxides and hydroxyl free radicals.  Bleomycin has a few frequently tested adverse reactions including pulmonary toxicity, anaphylactoid reactions, and skin hyperpigmentation.

Class Drugs

• Bleomycin

Class Mechanism of Action

Breaks DNA strands by forming superoxides and hydroxyl radicals

Class Applications

Testicular cancer

Hodgkin lymphoma

Class Adverse Effects

Pulmonary toxicity

Anaphylactoid reaction

Skin hyperpigmentation

Drug Table

Drug Name	Application	Comments	Image
Bleomycin			"Blowfish"