Dactinomycin
About Dactinomycin
Dactinomycin is an antineoplastic which is used to treat certain types of cancer. It works by killing targeted cancer cells.
Dactinomycin should not be used if you are allergic to any ingredient in Dactinomycin, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have had chicken pox or shingles infections lately, if you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicine or dietary supplements, if you have allergies to certain medicines or foods, if you have any bone marrow problems, if you have had radiation therapy in the recent past, or if you are obese.
Dactinomycin is administered directly in the form of an injection. Dactinomycin is administered directly in the form of an injection. Should be used with caution in case of elderly patients, or infants. Dactinomycin should not be used if the patient is pregnant, as it can cause harm to the fetus.
Dactinomycin has a few side effects, including sudden hair loss, acne, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, loss of energy, lack of appetite, tiredness, weakness and sluggishness. Rare side effects of Dactinomycin include allergic reactions, swollen red skin, symptoms of liver problems, and unusual bruising or bleeding.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Dactinomycin
Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Dactinomycin ?
Mouth Ulcers
Loss Of Appetite
Glossitis
Lip Inflammation
Inflammation Of The Rectum
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Dactinomycin
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Actinocin 0.5mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Actinocin 0.5mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Dactinomycin
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Dactinomycin as ingredient
- Actinocin 0.5Mg Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd
- Dacilon 0.5mg Injection
Celon Laboratories Ltd
- Cosmegen 500mcg Injection
Wockhardt Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication falls under the category of a chemotherapy medication used to treat several kinds of cancer. A DNA gets attached at the transcription areas and prevents long chains of the RNA from getting formed.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
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