Dactinomycin : How to Use - Cosmegen, actinomycin-D

Dactinomycin - Systemic

Brand Names

Cosmegen, actinomycin-D Dactinomycin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

Dactinomycin is sometimes given together with certain other medication. If you are receiving a combination of medication, it is important that you receive each one at the proper time. If you are taking some of these medication by mouth, ask your health care professional to help you plan a way to remember to take them at the right times.

This drug often causes nausea and vomiting. However, it is very important that you continue to receive the drug, even if you begin to feel ill. Ask your health care professional for ways to lessen these effects.

Dosage

The dose of dactinomycin will be various for various diseaseds. The dose that is using may depend on a number of things, including what the drug is being using for, the patient's weight and whether or not other medication are also being taken If you are receiving dactinomycin at home, follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . If you have any questions about the proper dose of dactinomycin, ask your family doctor.