Zicarb
Zicarb Products are primarily used for
Malignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease
About Zicarb Products
Uses of Zicarb Products
Dacarbazine is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and Hodgkin’s disease.
Zicarb Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Zicarb are Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased appetite.
How Zicarb 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 Zicarb Products
Frequently asked questions about Zicarb Products
Frequently asked questions about Dacarbazine
Q. How is Zicarb 100mg Injection administered?
Zicarb 100mg 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 Zicarb 100mg Injection a vesicant?
Zicarb 100mg 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 Zicarb 100mg Injection used for?
Zicarb 100mg 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 Zicarb 100mg Injection?
Zicarb 100mg Injection is effective if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Zicarb 100mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Zicarb 100mg Injection.