ingredientDacarbazine (100mg)
treatmentMalignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease
Medicine Overview by Anukar Pharmacy
( Dacarex 100mg Injection )
TreatmentDacarex 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and Hodgkin’s disease.
Side EffectsNausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count, Loss of appetite.
Method of UseYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How WorksDacarex 100mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
More Info by Anukar Pharmacy
( Dacarex 100mg Injection )
Suggestions
- Dacarbazine injection must be given under the supervision of a doctor who is experienced in giving chemotherapy medications for cancer.
- You should not eat anything for 4 to 6 hours before taking dacarbazine injection. This may help prevent severe nausea or vomiting.
- Dacarbazine may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Avoid any unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Dacarbazine can cause a severe decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow increasing the risk of developing serious infection or bleeding. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms, such as, fever, sore throat, ongoing cough and congestion, or other signs of infection; unusual bleeding or bruising.
- Dacarbazine may cause serious or life-threatening liver damage. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms, such as nausea, extreme tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
- It is advisable for men undergoing dacarbazine treatment to take contraceptive measures during and for 6 months after termination of therapy.
- Do not drink alcohol while on dacarbazine treatment.
- Do not drive or operate machines while using dacarbazine.
Warning by Anukar Pharmacy
( Dacarex 100mg Injection )
Special precautions for ( Dacarex 100mg Injection ) Heads up
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Alcohol
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Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. | |
Pregnancy
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WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS | Dacarex 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation
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caution | Dacarex 100mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
Driving
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Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Dacarex 100mg Injection may influence the ability to drive because of its central nervous system side effects. | |
Kidney
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caution | Dacarex 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dacarex 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Liver
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caution | Dacarex 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dacarex 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Suggestion by Anukar Pharmacy on missing a dose
( Dacarex 100mg Injection )
If you miss a dose of Dacarex 100mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Disclaimer
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