Generic name:mitomycin (gel) [ MYE-toe-MYE-sin ]
Drug class:Antibiotics / antineoplastics
What is Jelmyto gel?
Jelmyto is used in adults to treat cancer of the lining of the upper urinary tract including the kidney.
Jelmyto may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Jelmyto may cause swelling and narrowing of your ureter (the tube that urine travels through from your kidney to your bladder). Call your doctor right away if you have a fever and pain in your side or lower back.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Jelmyto if you are allergic to Jelmyto, or if you have:
a perforation (a hole or tear) in your bladder or upper urinary tract.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Jelmyto can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine.
If you are a woman, do not use Jelmyto if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose.
Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using Jelmyto.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
How is Jelmyto gel given?
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