Dacarol
Dacarol Products are primarily used for
Malignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease
About Dacarol Products
Uses of Dacarol Products
Dacarbazine is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and Hodgkin’s disease.
Dacarol Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Dacarol are Nausea, Vomiting, Decreased appetite.
How Dacarol Products work
Dacarbazine is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
Patient Concerns about Dacarol Products
Frequently asked questions about Dacarol Products
Frequently asked questions about Dacarbazine
Q. How is Dacarol 500mg Injection administered?
Dacarol 500mg Injection is administered as infusion or injection. Absorption by mouth is slow and varies, therefore, intravenous (given through vein) infusion or injection administration is preferred.
Q. Is Dacarol 500mg Injection a vesicant?
Dacarol 500mg Injection is a potent vesicant (it is corrosive), and it should be carefully administered to avoid the risk of extravasation (leaking into the tissues).
Q. What is Dacarol 500mg Injection used for?
Dacarol 500mg Injection 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).
Q. How effective is Dacarol 500mg Injection?
Dacarol 500mg Injection is effective if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Dacarol 500mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Dacarol 500mg Injection.