Plicamycin Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Plicamycin-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Plicamycin brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Plicamycin

Pronunciation : plye kay mye' sin

ICD Code : Y43.3 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Plicamycin

International :

Mithracin

Why is Plicamycin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for testicular cancer, paget's disease of bone and hypercalcemia. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells.

When should Plicamycin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with decrease in platelets, clotting disorder and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Plicamycin?

IV- The recommended daily dose is 25 to 30 mcg (0.025-0.030 mg) per kilogram of body weight.

How should Plicamycin be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Plicamycin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, bone marrow depression, or bleeding disorder, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Plicamycin?

Most Common - Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth ulcer, fever, drowsiness, weakness, lethargy, uneasiness, headache, depression, vein inflammation, facial flushing, and skin rash.
Blood - Decrease in platelet counts.
Liver - Abnormal liver function.
Genitourinary - Increased Blood Urea Nitrogen.