Dacarex 500 Mginj

Name: Dacarex 500 Mginj
Brand: Alkem Laboratories
SKU: 913096
Price: 1193.05 INR
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Uses of Dacarex 500 Mginj: Malignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease Composition of Dacarex 500 Mginj: Dacarbazine 500mg Description: Malignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease

Product Details:

SKU: PC-913096
Product Description: Dacarex 500 Mginj is manufactured by Alkem Laboratories
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy

Uses

Dacarbazine is generally used in treatment of Hodgkinâ€™s disease and malignant melanoma

Side Effects

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased white blood cell count
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works

Dacarbazine is an anti-cancer drug. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

Faqs

Q. How is Dacarbazine administered/ how is Dacarbazine given/ why is Dacarbazine given as an infusion?
Dacarbazine is administered as infusion or injection. Absorption by mouth is slow and varies therefore intravenous (infusion or injection) administration is preferred

Q. Is Dacarbazine a vesicant?
Dacarbazine is a potent vesicant (it is corrosive), and it should be carefully administered to avoid the risk of extravasation (leaking into the tissues)

Q. What is Dacarbazine used for?
Dacarbazine is used to treat skin cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (malignant melanoma), cancer of the white blood cell (Hodgkin's lymphoma) and advanced adult soft tissue sarcomas (cancer of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, fat, and blood vessels)

Q. Does Dacarbazine work/ how effective is Dacarbazine?
Dacarbazine is effective if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Dacarbazine cause hair loss?
Yes. Hair loss is a common side effect of Dacarbazine.

Expert advice for Dacarex 500 Mginj

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.