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Dactinomycin
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.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth ulcer, Loss of appetite, Glossitis, Lip inflammation, Diarrhoea, Inflammation of the rectum
Usage
Dactinomycin is used in the treatment of testicular cancer, Wilms' tumor, gestational trophoblastic neoplasia and Ewing's sarcoma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Dactinomycin an anthracycline?Yes, Dactinomycin is an anthracycline
Q. Is Dactinomycin a vesicant (agent that causes tissue blistering and damage)?Yes, Dactinomycin is a vesicant; it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein.
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