Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3030

USA Brand Name

Dacilon

Strength

0.5mg

Generic Name

Dactinomycin

Manufacturer

Celon Laboratories

## Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin)

## What Is The Generic Name For Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection:

Dactinomycin is the generic version for Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin):

Dacilon

## About Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin)

Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Dactinomycin, which is used in the treatment of testicular cancer, Wilms’ tumor, gestational trophoblastic neoplasia and Ewing’s sarcoma. The cells of the testicles, i.e., the male reproductive organ start to grow abnormally leading to testicular cancer. It is also known as germ cell cancer. It is of two types, seminoma testicular cancer & non-seminoma testicular cancer. Wilm’s tumor is a rare type of kidney cancer that causes a tumor in one or both kidneys. Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) is a type of tumor in which a pregnant woman may get during her pregnancy. In this a fertilized egg does not become a fetus. Ewing’s sarcoma is a very rare type of cancer which occurs in & around the bones. It can affect the cartilage, bones or the nerves around the bones. It most often occurs in teenagers & young adults. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Celon Laboratories Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength:

Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Dactinomycin, which is available in other substitutes also at all the leading online pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin):

Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Testicular cancer

Wilms’ tumor

Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia

Ewing’s sarcoma

## How Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin) Works:

Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection has an active ingredient; Dactinomycin is an anti-cancer medication which works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication. Dactinomycin drug bind strongly to DNA, interfering with synthesis of RNA (prevention of RNA polymerase elongation) & with protein synthesis.

## Before You Use Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Dactinomycin

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must be learned about your medicinal history like your pre- existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin):

You should not take Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have active infections

Have severe myelosuppression

Have bleeding problems

Have Kidney disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have blood disorder

Have infections

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Dactinomycin, which is used in the treatment of testicular cancer, Wilms’ tumor, gestational trophoblastic neoplasia and Ewing’s sarcoma. This medicine is accessible in different substitutes & strengths & must be purchased or given on doctor’s prescription only. You must consult your physician for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin) to Be Used:

As Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own & for longer period than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin):

Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin):

You are always advised to take Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in larger or smaller quantity or for longer period than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Seek medical emergency treatment and/ or contact your surgeon immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency measure will be initiated immediately by your physician if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the injection should be administered by the doctor as soon as possible. It is strictly suggested to skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not double the dosage of the prescription to make up for the missed dosage. Since Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Dacilon 0.5 Mg Injection (Dactinomycin):

Nausea

Vomiting

Mouth ulcer

Loss of appetite

Glossitis

Lip inflammation

Diarrhea

Inflammation of the rectum

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection. This interaction may produce some needless or adverse effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always talk about with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Aspirin

Ibuprofen

Live vaccines

Naproxen

Salicylates

Sodium salicylate

Warfarin

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Infections

Bone marrow suppression

Liver disease

Renal impairment

## Warning And Precaution:

Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/kidney disease

You must use an effective method of contraception before starting treatment, during treatment, & until 12 months after stopping treatment

Regular monitoring of complete blood cell counts is necessary during treatment with this medicine

You must not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause nausea and vomiting

Always consult with your doctor straight away to get best possible treatment if you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection out of reach and sight of the children

This medicine is strictly used to treat with caution in children, adolescents, and elderly

Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby

You must always check up the information precisely written on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

Always consult your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection should be taken for cancer treatment. Do not take this prescription for longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Dacilon 0.5 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injection is intact and not damaged while purchasing or storing.