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Revision as of 22:27, 13 June 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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Patient drug information

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