How is bleomycin typically given (administered)?
Bleomycin can be administered in several different ways. Bleomycin may be administered into a vein (intravenous), under the skin (subcutaneous), into a muscle (intramuscular), or into the pleura (lining between the lung and chest cavity) and the dose depends on several factors, including the condition being treated, the size of the patient, the particular regimen being used and the overall health of the patient. How are patients typically monitored? Patients will usually have scheduled meetings with their healthcare provider while they are being treated with bleomycin. Typically, blood will be drawn to check levels of blood cells and to monitor functions of some organ systems, such as the kidneys or liver. Patients may also undergo physical examinations, scans, blood draws and other measures to assess side effects and response to therapy. Rarely, patients will experience an allergic reaction to bleomycin, either immediately following administration or several hours following administra
