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 Dosage & How to Take
Dacilon Side Effects
Dacilon Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Dacilon with Other Drugs
Dacilon Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Dacilon
Dacilon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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 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 Dacilon safe during breastfeeding?

Dacilon should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Dacilon on the Kidneys?

Dacilon rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dacilon on the Liver?

Dacilon may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dacilon on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Dacilon 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

Clozapine

Ibuprofen

Moderate

Busulfan

Interferon Alpha 2B

Interferon Beta-1A

Anakinra

Anakinra Injection

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 -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Herpes

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 should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dacilon can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dacilon only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Dacilon in mental disorders is not effective.

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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