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Decarb 500mg Powder for Injection

Manufactured By Cipla Ltd

Composition Dacarbazine (500mg)

Rs 868.97

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Information about Decarb 500mg Powder for Injection

Uses / Indications:

Decarb 500mg Powder for Injection is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and Hodgkinâ€™s disease.

Pregnancy interaction:

Decarb 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.

Expert advice:

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.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count, Loss of appetite.

How to use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works:

Decarb 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.

Faq for medicine:

How is Decarb administered/ how is Decarb given/ why is Decarb given as an infusion? : Decarb is administered as infusion or injection. Absorption by mouth is slow and varies therefore intravenous (infusion or injection) administration is preferred|Is Decarb a vesicant? : Decarb is a potent vesicant (it is corrosive), and it should be carefully administered to avoid the risk of extravasation (leaking into the tissues)|What is Decarb used for? : Decarb is used to treat skin cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (malignant melanoma), cancer of the white blood cell (Hodgkin's lymphoma) and advanced adult soft tissue sarcomas (cancer of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, fat, and blood vessels)|Does Decarb work/ how effective is Decarb? : Decarb is effective if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor|Does Decarb cause hair loss? : Yes. Hair loss is a common side effect of Decarb.

Medicine interaction:

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