ATC codes:
L01DA01
Indication
Malignant trophoblastic neoplasms of placenta
ICD11 code:
2D25.0
INN
Dactinomycin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Complementary
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > IV:
500 µg in vial powder for injection
Sex
All
Age
Adolescents and adults
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
In 2015, as part of the comprehensive review of cancer medicines undertaken by the Expert Committee, listing for dactinomycin on the complementary list of the EML for use in treatment protocols for gestational trophoblastic neoplasia was specifically endorsed. The relevant extracts from TRS994 regarding the Expert Committee's 2015 consideration of treatment protocols for gestational trophoblastic neoplasia is attached.