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Dacarbazine
INFORMATION ABOUT DACARBAZINE
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
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased appetite
CONTENT DETAILS
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Written By
Dr. Mayank
Pharm.D
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
28 Mar 2025 | 05:43 AM (UTC)
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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 is administered as infusion or injection. Absorption by mouth is slow and varies, therefore, intravenous (given through vein) infusion or injection administration is preferred.
Dacarbazine is a potent vesicant (it is corrosive), and it should be carefully administered to avoid the risk of extravasation (leaking into the tissues).
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).
Dacarbazine is effective if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor.
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Dacarbazine.