What is Mitosol: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 31, 2020

Mitosol overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Mitosol

Generic Names:

  • Mitosol

Uses:

  • Used during filtration surgery for glaucoma.

Therapeutic Classes:

Forms:

  • Liquid, Pad

How it’s taken:

  • On the skin

What is Mitosol used for?

Mitosol is a chemotherapeutic agent used during glaucoma surgery. It works by interfering with the growth and spread of certain cells in the body.

What form(s) does Mitosol come in

  • Liquid

  • Pad

What are common Mitosol doses?

  • Box 1 Kit

How to take Mitosol

  • A doctor or other health professional will apply this medicine to your eyes during glaucoma surgery.

  • A doctor or other health professional will apply this medicine to your eyes during glaucoma surgery.

What to do if you miss a dose of Mitosol

Mitosol contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to mitomycin, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Mitosol warnings

  • Redness, irritation, or swelling of your eye or eyelid

  • Seeing flashes or floating spots before your eyes

  • Seeing halos around lights

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of cataracts or other lens problems in patients who have a phakic intraocular lens Low pressure inside the eye

  • It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

  • Tell your doctor if you have cataracts or any other eye problems.

Mitosol interactions

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of cataracts or other lens problems in patients who have a phakic intraocular lens Low pressure inside the eye

  • It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

  • Tell your doctor if you have cataracts or any other eye problems.

Mitosol side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Redness, irritation, or swelling of your eye or eyelid

  • Seeing flashes or floating spots before your eyes

  • Blurred vision or other vision changes

  • Eye pain, light sensitivity, watery eyes

  • Seeing halos around lights

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