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Actinomycin D (Dactinomycin) – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: COSMEGEN LYOVAC

Strength: 500 mcg | Form: Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 460.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Actinomycin D (Dactinomycin)

Class:| Antineoplastic antibiotic Use:| Treatment of certain cancers, including Wilms' tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia Adult dose:| 15 mcg/kg/day intravenously for 5 days; repeat every 3-6 weeks depending on response and toxicity Pediatric dose:| 15 mcg/kg/day intravenously for 5 days; repeat every 3-6 weeks depending on response and toxicity Side effects:| Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, bone marrow suppression, alopecia, rash, f

Drug Class

| Antineoplastic antibiotic

Uses & Indications

| Treatment of certain cancers, including Wilms' tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia

Storage Requirements

Not available

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Orphan Europe, FRANCE

Package Size

1 Vial

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 460.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

| 15 mcg/kg/day intravenously for 5 days; repeat every 3-6 weeks depending on response and toxicity

Pediatric Dose

| 15 mcg/kg/day intravenously for 5 days; repeat every 3-6 weeks depending on response and toxicity

Side Effects

| Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, bone marrow suppression, alopecia, rash, fatigue

Contraindications & Precautions

| Hypersensitivity to actinomycin D, concurrent use of

Important Warnings

Not available

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Actinomycin D (Dactinomycin) available in UAE pharmacies:

COSMEGEN 500 mcg Solution For Injection COSMEGEN LYOVAC 500 mcg Powder For Solution For Injection COSMEGEN LYOVAC 500 mcg Solution For Injection DACTICIN 500 mcg Powder For Solution For Injection DACTINOMYCIN 500 mcg Solution For Injection

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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