Description
Composition Dacarbazine (200mg)
Primary Use Malignant melanoma, Hodgkin??s disease
Medicine Overview of Decarex Injection
Uses of Decarex Injection
Decarex 200mg Injection is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and Hodgkin??s disease.
Decarex Injection side effects
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count, Loss of appetite.
How to use Decarex Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Decarex Injection works
Decarex 200mg 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 Decarex Injection
Expert advice for Decarex 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.
Decarex Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Decarex Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Decarex 200mg 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
Decarex 200mg 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. Decarex 200mg Injection may influence the ability to drive because of its central nervous system side effects.
Kidney
CAUTION
Decarex 200mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decarex 200mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Decarex 200mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decarex 200mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Decarex Injection?
If you miss a dose of Decarex 200mg 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.
