Leaflet COSMEGEN LYOVAC 500mcg powder for solution for injection
Indicated for: cancer
Route of administration: injectable
Substance: dactynomicin (antineoplastic agent)
ATC: L01DA01 (Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Cytotoxic antibiotics and related substances | Actinomycines)
This medicine may affect fertility.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Handle with special care.
Effective contraception is required during treatment.
Do not use this medicine while breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
This medicine may lower blood cell counts.
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
Dactinomycin is a chemotherapy medication used for the treatment of certain types of cancer, such as Wilms tumors, rhabdomyosarcoma, and choriocarcinoma. It works by inhibiting RNA synthesis, leading to the cessation of cell division and the destruction of cancer cells.
The medication is administered via intravenous infusion, with the dose determined by the physician based on the type of cancer and the patient's weight. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, bone marrow suppression, and stomatitis.
Dactinomycin is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of its excipients. It should also be used with caution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment.
This medication is an important option in cancer treatment, helping to reduce tumor size and improve the prognosis of affected patients.
General data about COSMEGEN LYOVAC 500mcg
- Substance: dactynomicin
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-06-2026
- Product code: W69339001
- Concentration: 500mcg
- Pharmaceutical form: powder for solution for injection
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Price: 370.46 RON
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for dactynomicin
Concentrations available for dactynomicin
- 0.5mg
- 500mcg