Dactinomycin

Dactinomycin is very toxic. Do not inhale the dust or vapors of Dactinomycin . Do not get Dactinomycin in your eyes, nose, mouth, or onto your skin. Do not come into contact with Dactinomycin if you are pregnant. Dactinomycin is given through a vein. If Dactinomycin leaks out of the vein (extravasation), severe damage to the area around the injection site will occur. Tell your doctor or health care provider immediately if you notice any discomfort, pain, or redness at the injection site.

Dactinomycin is used for:

Treating certain types of cancer. It may be used alone or with other medicines.

Dactinomycin is an antineoplastic. It works by killing certain cancer cells.

Do NOT use Dactinomycin if:

* you are allergic to any ingredient in Dactinomycin

* you have chickenpox (varicella infection), or shingles (herpes zoster infection), or if you have had either of these infections recently

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Use Dactinomycin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

* Dactinomycin is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have about Dactinomycin .

* If you get Dactinomycin in your eyes or on your skin, rinse the area with water for 15 minutes. Remove any contaminated clothing and do not reuse. Contaminated shoes must be cleaned completely before reuse.

* If you miss a dose of Dactinomycin , contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dactinomycin .

Dactinomycin is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Dactinomycin at home, store Dactinomycin as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider.