Brand Names

How to Use

Plicamycin sometimes causes nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. However, it is very important that you continue to receive the drug, even if you begin to feel ill. If you have any questions about this, check with your family doctor.

Dosage

• For injection dosage form:
  • To treat cancer:
    • Adults and children 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 plicamycin at home, follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . If you have any questions about the proper dose of plicamycin, ask your family doctor.
  • To treat hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria - too much calcium in the blood or urine:
    • Adults The dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. At first, the usual dose is 15 to 25 micrograms - mcg per kg - 6.8 to 11.4 mcg per pound of body weight a day, injected slowly into a vein. The dose is given over a period of four to six hours once a day for three to four days. Your family doctor may repeat the treat if needed.
    • Children Dose must be determined by your family doctor.