Dacarin
Dacarin Products are primarily used for
Malignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease
About Dacarin Products
Uses of Dacarin Products
Dacarbazine is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and Hodgkin’s disease.
Dacarin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Dacarin are Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased appetite.
How Dacarin Products work
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.
Patient Concerns about Dacarin Products
Frequently asked questions about Dacarin Products
Frequently asked questions about 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.