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Pronunciation ⬇

mye-toe-MYE-sin

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antineoplastics

Pharmacologic Classification: antitumor antibiotics

Indications ⬆ ⬇

High Alert


Jelmyto

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Primarily inhibits DNA synthesis by causing cross-linking; also inhibits RNA and protein synthesis (cell-cycle phase-nonspecific but is most active in S and G phases).
Therapeutic effects:
  • Death of rapidly replicating cells, particularly malignant ones.

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: IV administration results in complete bioavailability. Bioavailability following pyelocalyceal administration unknown.

Distribution: Widely distributed, concentrates in tumor tissue. Does not enter CSF.

Metabolism/Excretion: Mostly metabolized by the liver. Small amounts (<10%) excreted unchanged by the kidneys and in bile.

Half-Life: IV: 50 min.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(effects on blood counts)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
IV3–8 wk4–8 wkup to 3 mo

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Interactions noted are for IV therapy only.

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

IV and pyelocalceal (ureteral) formulations are not interchangeable.

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Assessment ⬆ ⬇

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation ⬆ ⬇

IV Administration:

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Jelmyto, Mutamycin

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NDC Code