Plicamycin- @ -Anti- cancer
Drug Name:
Plicamycin- @ -Anti- cancer
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria
Patient Information:
Ref - USP PDI Vol II 17th Edition (1997)
PILCAMYCIN- Systemic
1.Allergies-
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
plicamycin. Also tell your healthcare care professional if you are allergic
to any other substances such as foods. preservatives or dyes.
2.Pregnancy-
Plicamycin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. There is a
possibility that it may be harmful to the fetus.
3. Breast-feeding-
It is known whether plicamycin passes into breast milk.
4.Children-
Studies have not been done in children. You must discuss with the childs
doctor about the benefits and risks of using it.
5.Older adults-
There is no specific information comparing use of pilcamycin in the elderly
with use in other age groups
6. Other medicines-
Tell your doctor if you are using any medicines or x-ray treatment.
7. Other medical problems-
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems
especially-
Bleeding problems- use of plicamycin may increase the conditions the
risk of bleeding
Kidney disease or
Liver disease - use of plicamycin may make the condition worse
Chickenpox or
Herpes zoster- use of plicamycin may make your reaction to either these
conditions worse.