Dactinomycin



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Dactinomycin Information



Dactinomycin Benefits & Uses

Dactinomycin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dactinomycin 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


Dactinomycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dactinomycin is used -

Common

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Hair Loss
  • Erythema
  • Rash

Unknown

Dactinomycin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Dactinomycin safe for pregnant women?


    Dactinomycin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Dactinomycin safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Dactinomycin. It should only be taken after medical advice.

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


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

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


    Dactinomycin has very mild side effects on the liver.

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


    There are no any side effects of Dactinomycin for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Dactinomycin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Dactinomycin Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Dactinomycin

  • Is this Dactinomycin habit forming or addictive?


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

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


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Dactinomycin can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


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

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


    No, Dactinomycin is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Dactinomycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Dactinomycin


    It is safe to take Dactinomycin with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Dactinomycin


    Information about the interaction of Dactinomycin 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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