Bladder Cancer Drugs · Short answers
What are the side effects of Zusduri?
Zusduri is placed into the bladder through a catheter and forms a gel that releases mitomycin over several hours.
The short answer
Zusduri is placed into the bladder through a catheter and forms a gel that releases mitomycin over several hours.
A closer look
The most common side effects are bladder irritation: burning, urgency, frequent trips, or a little blood in the urine for a day or two. It doesn't cause hair loss or the body-wide effects of IV chemotherapy.
You'll urinate the gel out on your own.
What you can do next
Get checked, or call us, if you have fever, can't urinate, or pain that doesn't settle. If low-grade bladder tumors keep coming back, ask whether Zusduri fits you.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
We wrote this for patients who already receive care at our Johns Creek or Cumming office, and for people who are new to these offices. The Johns Creek and Cumming teams can take the next step with you once you book or call.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
What are the side effects of Zusduri?
Zusduri is placed into the bladder through a catheter and forms a gel that releases mitomycin over several hours.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention bladder cancer drugs when you book, and we will place the visit.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology to go over your options. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.