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Mithracin, |plicamycin

plicamycin

Generic Name: plicamycin (plih CA my sin)
Brand Names: Mithracin

What is plicamycin?

Plicamycin is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Plicamycin interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.

Plicamycin is used to treat cancer of the testicles. Plicamycin is also used in the treatment of treat too much calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) and too much calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria) associated with a variety of advanced forms of cancer.

Plicamycin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about plicamycin?

Plicamycin should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

Serious side effects have been reported with the use of plicamycin including: allergic reactions (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; fever or chills; or signs of infection such as fever; chills, or sore throat); severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite; and others. Talk to your doctor about the possible side effects from treatment with plicamycin.

Who should not take plicamycin?

Before taking plicamycin, tell your doctor if you have

• liver disease;
• kidney disease;

• bone marrow problems; or

• a bleeding disorder.

You may not be able to take plicamycin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

How should I take plicamycin?

Plicamycin should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

Your doctor will determine the correct amount and frequency of treatment with plicamycin depending upon the type of cancer being treated and other factors. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment schedule.

Your doctor will probably want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests and other medical evaluations during treatment with plicamycin to monitor progress and side effects.

Your healthcare provider will store cladribine as directed by the manufacturer. If you are storing cladribine, follow the directions provided by your healthcare provider.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of plicamycin injection.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a plicamycin overdose tend to be similar to side effects caused by the medication, although often more severe.

What should I avoid while taking plicamycin?

Plicamycin can lower the activity of your immune system making you susceptible to infections. Avoid contact with people who have colds, the flu, or other contagious illnesses and do not receive vaccines that contain live strains of a virus (e.g., live oral polio vaccine) during treatment with plicamycin. In addition, avoid contact with individuals who have recently been vaccinated with a live vaccine. There is a chance that the virus can be passed on to you.

Plicamycin side effects

• an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; difficulty breathing; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives);

• blood in the urine;

• black or tarry stools;

• signs of infection such as fever; chills, or sore throat;

• nose bleed (epistaxis) or vomiting blood (hematemesis); or

• unusual bleeding or bruising.

Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk to your doctor if you experience:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or decreased appetite;

• mouth sores;

• drowsiness and extremely deep sleep;

• a general discomfort or uneasiness;

• headache or depression;

• a rash; or

• facial flushing..

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect plicamycin?

Other drugs may interact with plicamycin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products, during treatment with plicamycin.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about plicamycin written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Plicamycin is available with a prescription under the brand name Mithracin. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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