Mitomycin ophthalmic
Generic name: mitomycin ophthalmic [ MYE-toe-MYE-sin-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand name: Mitosol
Dosage form: ophthalmic kit (0.2 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous ophthalmic agents
What is mitomycin ophthalmic?
Mitomycin is an antimetabolite medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of certain cells in the body.
Mitomycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used during glaucoma surgery.
Mitomycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not be treated with mitomycin ophthalmic if you are pregnant.
Before taking 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 if you think you may be pregnant. Mitomycin could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects.
Before you receive mitomycin ophthalmic, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies, and all the medicines you are using. Also make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
It is not known whether mitomycin ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed after being treated with this medicine. Follow your doctor's instructions about how long after treatment you should wait before you can breast-feed again.
How is mitomycin ophthalmic used?
A healthcare provider will apply mitomycin ophthalmic to your eye(s) during glaucoma surgery.
Glaucoma surgery is usually performed while you are awake. You will be given medicine to numb your eyes and reduce pain or discomfort during your surgery.
If general anesthesia is used for your surgery, you will not be awake during the operation.
Mitomycin ophthalmic is a liquid medicine that is applied first to a tray of tiny sponges. The sponges will soak in the mitomycin for at least 60 minutes.
Once the sponges are saturated with mitomycin, your surgeon will place the sponges directly onto your eye.
The sponges will be left in place for 2 minutes and then removed.
After the sponges are removed, your eye will be rinsed thoroughly.
Your doctor may prescribe other eye medications for you to use after surgery. Use all medications as directed. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Because you will receive mitomycin ophthalmic in a clinical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.
