cosmegen
Cosmegen (Dactinomycin) is an actinomycin used to treat Choriocarcinoma, Melanoma, Wilms Tumor, Neuroblastoma.
Dactinomycin · by Recordati Rare
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Dactinomycin
- Drug class
- Actinomycin
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Dactinomycin 0.5MG/VIAL **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- choriocarcinoma, melanoma, wilms tumor
- Manufacturer
- Recordati Rare
- FDA application
- NDA050682
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
- choriocarcinoma
- melanoma
- wilms tumor
- neuroblastoma
- retinoblastoma
- rhabdomyosarcoma
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cosmegen treat?
- Cosmegen (Dactinomycin) may be used to treat choriocarcinoma, melanoma, wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Cosmegen?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cosmegen. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Cosmegen?
- Cosmegen is marketed by Recordati Rare. You can see Recordati Rare's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Cosmegen a brand-name or generic drug?
- Cosmegen is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Dactinomycin.
- Is Cosmegen available over the counter?
- No. Cosmegen is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Cosmegen come in?
- Cosmegen is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Cosmegen?
- Cosmegen is classified as actinomycin, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Cosmegen FDA-registered?
- Cosmegen is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050682. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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