Dacarzine
Dacarzine Products are primarily used for
Malignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease
About Dacarzine Products
Uses of Dacarzine Products
Dacarbazine is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and Hodgkin’s disease.
Dacarzine Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Dacarzine are Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased appetite.
How Dacarzine 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 Dacarzine Products
Frequently asked questions about Dacarzine Products
Frequently asked questions about Dacarbazine
Q. How is Dacarzine 200mg Injection administered?
Dacarzine 200mg Injection 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 Dacarzine 200mg Injection a vesicant?
Dacarzine 200mg Injection 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 Dacarzine 200mg Injection used for?
Dacarzine 200mg Injection 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 Dacarzine 200mg Injection?
Dacarzine 200mg Injection is effective if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Dacarzine 200mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Dacarzine 200mg Injection.