Dacarba

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Dacarba Information

Dacarba is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Metastatic Melanoma are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Dacarba have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Dacarba is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dacarba as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Dacarba are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dacarba is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Dacarba's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Dacarba have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Dacarba may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dacarba is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Dacarba Benefits & Uses

Dacarba is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Metastatic Melanoma

Other Benefits

Dacarba Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 4.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks
Geriatric
  • Disease: Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 4.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks


Dacarba Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dacarba is used -

Moderate

  • Erythema
  • Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Dacarba Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Dacarba safe for pregnant women?


    Dacarba should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Dacarba safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Dacarba. If you see any side effects, stop taking Dacarba immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Dacarba again, only after your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Dacarba on the Kidneys?


    Dacarba has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Dacarba on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Dacarba on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Dacarba on the Heart?


    Side effects of Dacarba rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Dacarba with Other Drugs

Dacarba should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe



Dacarba Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dacarba unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Dacarba

  • Is this Dacarba habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Dacarba is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Dacarba can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Dacarba should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Dacarba for mental disorders.

    No

Dacarba Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Dacarba


    It is safe to take Dacarba with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Dacarba


    Information about the interaction of Dacarba and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 388-389

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 861

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dbl™ dacarbazine (dacarbazine)



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