Research Notes on Cosmegen Lyovac
Cosmegen Lyovac is a brand name for the drug dactinomycin. This medicine is an antineoplastic and works by killing certain cancer cells. It is used for treating some types of cancer.1 For complete information, see the dactinomycin WisdomCard.
Fast Facts:
- Can only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.2
- Used off-label to treat conditions such as Kaposi's sarcoma and osteosarcoma.3
- Common side effects include an allergic reaction, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.1
- Can cause liver damage and infertility.4
What is Cosmegen Lyovac?
- NetDoctor UK: Cosmegen Lyovac: How Does It Work?
- Cancerbackup: Dactinomycin (Cosmegen Lyovac)
- American Cancer Society: Dactinomycin
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Drug Information: Dactinomycin
- Cancer Research UK: Dactinomycin (Actinomycin D): What Dactinomycin Is
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Dactinomycin (Intravenous Route): Description
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Company Information on Cosmegen Lyovac
- Merck & Co., Inc.: Official Site
- Wikipedia: Merck & Co., Inc.
- The New York Times Business: Merck & Company
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 NetDoctor UK: Cosmegen Lyovac: How Does It Work?
- ↑ Cancerbackup: Dactinomycin (Cosmegen Lyovac)
- ↑ Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Dactinomycin (Intravenous Route): Description
- ↑ Cancer Research UK: Dactinomycin (Actinomycin D)
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- Contributor: Kricel Abreu
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 1, 2008
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