Description
Composition Dacarbazine (500mg)
Primary Use Malignant melanoma, Hodgkin??s disease
Medicine Overview of Dabaz Powder for Injection
Uses of Dabaz Powder for Injection
Dabaz 500mg Powder for Injection is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and Hodgkin??s disease.
Dabaz Powder for Injection side effects
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count, Loss of appetite.
How to use Dabaz Powder for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Dabaz Powder for Injection works
Dabaz 500mg Powder for Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
In Depth Information on Dabaz Powder for Injection
Expert advice for Dabaz Powder for Injection
- Dacarbazine injection must be given under the supervision of a doctor who is experienced in giving chemotherapy medications for cancer.
- You should not eat anything for 4 to 6 hours before taking dacarbazine injection. This may help prevent severe nausea or vomiting.
- Dacarbazine may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Avoid any unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Dacarbazine can cause a severe decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow increasing the risk of developing serious infection or bleeding. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms, such as, fever, sore throat, ongoing cough and congestion, or other signs of infection; unusual bleeding or bruising.?
- Dacarbazine may cause serious or life-threatening liver damage. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms, such as nausea, extreme tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
- It is advisable for men undergoing dacarbazine treatment to take contraceptive measures during and for 6 months after termination of therapy.
- Do not drink alcohol while on dacarbazine treatment.
- Do not drive or operate machines while using dacarbazine.
Dabaz Powder for Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Dabaz Powder for Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Dabaz 500mg Powder for Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Dabaz 500mg Powder for Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Dabaz 500mg Powder for Injection may influence the ability to drive because of its central nervous system side effects.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dabaz 500mg Powder for Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dabaz 500mg Powder for Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Dabaz 500mg Powder for Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dabaz 500mg Powder for Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Dabaz Powder for Injection?
If you miss a dose of Dabaz 500mg Powder for Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
