Difference between revisions of "Plicamycin (Mithracin)"
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*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/plicamycin-patient-drug-information Plicamycin (Mithracin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/plicamycin-patient-drug-information Plicamycin (Mithracin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref> | *[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/plicamycin-patient-drug-information Plicamycin (Mithracin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/plicamycin-patient-drug-information Plicamycin (Mithracin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 02:46, 2 December 2018
General information
Class/mechanism: Antibiotic oncologic, intercalates DNA base pairs, and inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis. Has been used for hypercalcemia; lowers serum calcium levels independent of cytotoxic activity by blocking parathyroid hormone action on osteoclasts.[1][2]
Route: IV
Extravasation: irritant/vesicant
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