Mitomycin and Zyflo CR

• Generic Name: mitomycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mutamycin

Mitomycin is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Mitomycin is used in combination with other cancer medications to treat cancer of the stomach and pancreas.

Mitomycin treats only the symptoms of stomach or pancreatic cancer but does not treat the cancer itself.

Mitomycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: zileuton
• Dosage Forms: tablet, multilayer, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Zyflo, Zyflo CR

Zyflo CR is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms.

Zyflo CR is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 12 years old.

Zyflo CR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.