Review the side-effects of Plicamycin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Mithracin
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Plicamycin
Plicamycin(Mithracin) generic is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for testicular cancer, paget's disease of bone and hypercalcemia. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells.Brand Names or Trade Names of Plicamycin
International :
Mithracin
