Dacilon Injection

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Dacilon Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
₹ 324
1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 324
173 people have bought this recently

Dacilon Information

Dacilon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Testicular Cancer, Wilms Tumor. The alternative uses of Dacilon have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Dacilon depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Dacilon are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Dacilon side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Dacilon go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Dacilon has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Dacilon related warnings talks about Dacilon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dacilon contraindications section.

Additionally, Dacilon may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dacilon is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Dacilon Benefits & Uses

Dacilon is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dacilon Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Wilms Tumor
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: Given as a part of a combination regimen
Geriatric
  • Disease: Wilms Tumor
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: Given as a part of a combination regimen
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Wilms Tumor
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: Given as a part of a combination regimen
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Wilms Tumor
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mcg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: Only given 6 years old and above
Adult(Male)
  • Disease: Testicular Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1500 mcg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Ovarian Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mcg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 weeks

Dacilon Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Dacilon safe for pregnant women?


    Dacilon shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Dacilon safe during breastfeeding?


    Dacilon may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Dacilon on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Dacilon on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Dacilon on the Liver?


    Dacilon is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Dacilon on the Heart?


    Dacilon is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Dacilon with Other Drugs

Dacilon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Dacilon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dacilon unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Dacilon

  • Is this Dacilon habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Dacilon is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Dacilon you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Dacilon only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Dacilon is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Dacilon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Dacilon


    It is safe to take Dacilon with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Dacilon


    Information about the interaction of Dacilon and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 867

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cosmegen® (dactinomycin)



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