Plicamycin (Mithracin)
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
Diseases for which it was used
History of changes in FDA indication
- 1970: Original approval for an unclear indication. (No supporting studies are cited)
Also known as
- Generic name: mithramycin
- Brand name: Mithracin