Dactinomycin Injection

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Dactinomycin Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
₹ 485
1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
₹ 485
102 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Dactinomycin

Dactinomycin Information

Dactinomycin is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Dactinomycin have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Dactinomycin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



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 has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Dactinomycin without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Dactinomycin safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Dactinomycin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

    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?


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

    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, you will not get addicted to Dactinomycin.

    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 take Dactinomycin only as per medical advice.

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


    No, Dactinomycin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Dactinomycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Dactinomycin


    Taking Dactinomycin with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Dactinomycin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dactinomycin with alcohol will be.

    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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