Information about Plicamycin
Generic Name : PlicamycinUp-to-date prescription details regarding Plicamycin are provided here.
Pronunciation : plye kay mye' sin
Learn the correct pronunciation of the Plicamycin, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
ICD Code : Y43.3 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics
Trade Names/Brand Names of Plicamycin
International :
Mithracin
Why is Plicamycin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for testicular cancer, paget's disease of bone and hypercalcemia. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells.When should Plicamycin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with decrease in platelets, clotting disorder and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Plicamycin?
IV- The recommended daily dose is 25 to 30 mcg (0.025-0.030 mg) per kilogram of body weight.How should Plicamycin be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Plicamycin?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, bone marrow depression, or bleeding disorder, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.What are the side effects of Plicamycin?
Most Common - Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth ulcer, fever, drowsiness, weakness, lethargy, uneasiness, headache, depression, vein inflammation, facial flushing, and skin rash.Blood - Decrease in platelet counts.
Liver - Abnormal liver function.
Genitourinary - Increased Blood Urea Nitrogen.