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Also Known As: Cosmegen®, actinomycin-D


Class: Antitumor antibiotic


Late Effect (1st of 1)

Liver damage that may be permanent (seen primarily in children treated for Wilms' tumor)

Recommended Evaluation

  • Blood studies to check your liver function yearly

Management

  • You will be referred to a liver specialist if you develop serious liver problems.
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