Drug reference
dactinomycin
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Drug class
Oncology (Cytotoxic Antibiotics)
Mechanism of action
Actinomycin antibiotic; intercalates into DNA base pairs preventing RNA, DNA, and protein synthesis
Common side effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Myelosuppression
- Extravasation
- Renal toxicity
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is dactinomycin?
dactinomycin belongs to: Oncology.
How does dactinomycin work?
Actinomycin antibiotic; intercalates into DNA base pairs preventing RNA, DNA, and protein synthesis
What are the common side effects of dactinomycin?
Hepatotoxicity, Vomiting, Nausea, Myelosuppression, Extravasation, Renal toxicity, Diarrhea
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