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Dacarbazine

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Dacarbazine Uses

Dacarbazine is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease, multiple myeloma, brain tumor, blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer and lung cancer.

How Dacarbazine works

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

Common side effects of Dacarbazine

Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased appetite

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MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

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Dr. Radhika Dua

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Shilpa Garcha

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Radhika Dua

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Shilpa Garcha

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

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MMST, MBBS

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Dr. Lalit Kanodia

MBA, MD Pharmacology

Written By

Dr. Radhika Dua

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Shilpa Garcha

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

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Dr. Betina Chandolia

MDS, BDS

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MD Pharmacology, MBBS

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MMST, MBBS

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Dr. Varun Gupta

MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Written By

Dr. Radhika Dua

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Shilpa Garcha

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

MMST, MBBS

Reviewed By

Dr. Ashish Ranjan

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

Dr. Radhika Dua

MDS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Shilpa Garcha

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Written By

MMST, MBBS

Reviewed By

Dr. Lalit Kanodia

MBA, MD Pharmacology

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Expert advice for Dacarbazine

Dacarbazine is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.

Frequently asked questions for Dacarbazine

Dacarbazine

Q. How is Dacarbazine administered?

Dacarbazine is administered as infusion or injection. Absorption by mouth is slow and varies, therefore, intravenous (given through vein) 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. 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.