Dactinomycin
Generic name: Dactinomycin
Brand names: Cosmegen
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (0.5 mg)
Drug class:
Antibiotics / antineoplastics
Usage of Dactinomycin
Dactinomycin is used to treat different types of cancers that affect the kidneys, uterus, testicles, bones, muscles, joints, and soft tissues. Dactinomycin is also used to treat solid tumors.
Dactinomycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Dactinomycin side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
Dactinomycin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects of dactinomycin may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Dactinomycin
Using dactinomycin may increase your risk of developing other cancers, such as leukemia. Ask your doctor about this risk.
Tell your doctor if you have ever HAD:
Dactinomycin can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or the father is using dactinomycin.
You should not breastfeed while you are using dactinomycin.
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How to use Dactinomycin
Dactinomycin is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when dactinomycin is injected.
For most conditions, dactinomycin is given once every 3 weeks for several months, or up to 2 years or longer. You may receive this medicine more often or less often, Depending on the type of cancer you have. For solid tumors, you may only receive one dose.
Your doctor will determine how long to treat you.
Dactinomycin can lower your blood cell counts. Your blood will need to be tested often. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
What other drugs will affect Dactinomycin
Other drugs may affect dactinomycin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
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