Dacarzine

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Dacarzine Information

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

The correct dosage of Dacarzine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dacarzine as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Dacarzine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Dacarzine has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Dacarzine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Dacarzine related warnings section.

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

Besides this, Dacarzine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

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



Dacarzine Benefits & Uses

Dacarzine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Metastatic Melanoma

Other Benefits

Dacarzine 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


Dacarzine Side Effects

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

Moderate

  • Erythema
  • Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Dacarzine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Dacarzine safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Dacarzine. If you are pregnant, do not take Dacarzine without a doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Dacarzine safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Dacarzine. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

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


    Dacarzine rarely affects the kidneys.

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


    Side effects of Dacarzine rarely affect the liver.

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


    Dacarzine has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Dacarzine with Other Drugs

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

Severe



Dacarzine Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Dacarzine

  • Is this Dacarzine habit forming or addictive?


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

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


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Dacarzine as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Dacarzine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Dacarzine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Dacarzine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Dacarzine


    You can take Dacarzine with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Dacarzine


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dacarzine.

    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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