Dactinomycin

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Dactinomycin Uses

Dactinomycin is used in the treatment of testicular cancer, Wilms' tumor, gestational trophoblastic neoplasia and Ewing's sarcoma.

How Dactinomycin works

Dactinomycin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Common side effects of Dactinomycin

Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Difficulty in swallowing, Hair loss, Fatigue, Fever, Liver toxicity, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Mucositis

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Medicine brands for Dactinomycin

Dacilon

Celon Laboratories Ltd

₹353 to ₹353

1 variant(s)

Resdac

Rescuers Life Sciences Ltd

₹347 to ₹347

1 variant(s)

Dacihal

Halsted Pharma Private Limited

Getwell Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd

United Biotech Pvt Ltd

₹345 to ₹345

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Dactinomycin

Dactinomycin is given as an injection into vein under the supervision of a doctor only.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, platelets count, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding or if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools and dark urine.