Dacarex

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Dacarex Information

Dacarex is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Metastatic Melanoma. Other than this, Dacarex has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dacarex. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Dacarex can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Dacarex are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Dacarex's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Dacarex related warnings talks about Dacarex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dacarex contraindications section.

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

You should also be aware that Dacarex is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Dacarex Benefits & Uses

Dacarex is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Metastatic Melanoma

Other Benefits

Dacarex 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


Dacarex Side Effects

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

Moderate

  • Erythema
  • Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Dacarex Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Dacarex safe for pregnant women?


    Dacarex can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Dacarex safe during breastfeeding?


    Dacarex can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

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


    Dacarex rarely harms the kidneys.

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


    Side effects of Dacarex rarely affect the liver.

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


    Dacarex may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Dacarex with Other Drugs

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

Severe



Dacarex Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Dacarex

  • Is this Dacarex habit forming or addictive?


    Dacarex does not cause addiction.

    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 Dacarex can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Dacarex should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    No, Dacarex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Dacarex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Dacarex


    It is safe to take Dacarex with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Dacarex


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dacarex with alcohol will be.

    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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