Dactinomycin
Information about Dactinomycin
Dactinomycin Uses
Dactinomycin is used in the treatment of testicular cancer, Wilms' tumor, gestational trophoblastic neoplasia and Ewing's sarcoma.
How Dactinomycin works
Dactinomycin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Common side effects of Dactinomycin
Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Difficulty in swallowing, Hair loss, Fatigue, Fever, Liver toxicity, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Mucositis
Available Medicine for Dactinomycin
DacilonCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹4451 variant(s)
ActinocinNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹4951 variant(s)
DactinogetGLS Pharma Ltd.
₹5251 variant(s)
CosmegenWockhardt Ltd
₹901 variant(s)
DactinoChandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹4991 variant(s)
DacmozenVhb Life Sciences Inc
₹6991 variant(s)
TinowelGetwell Oncology Pvt Ltd
₹3251 variant(s)
Expert advice for Dactinomycin
- Dactinomycin is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor only.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, platelets count, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and dark urine.