Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionDacarbazine (200mg)
UsageMalignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease
MG Medicals, Briefing of Dabaz 200mg Powder for Injection
Uses of Dabaz 200mg Powder for InjectionDabaz 200mg Powder for Injection is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and Hodgkin’s disease.
Dabaz 200mg Powder for Injection side reactionsNausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count, Loss of appetite.
How to take Dabaz 200mg Powder for InjectionYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Dabaz 200mg Powder for Injection worksDabaz 200mg 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.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Dabaz 200mg 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.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Dabaz 200mg 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 200mg 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 200mg Powder for Injection may influence the ability to drive because of its central nervous system side effects.
Kidney
caution
Dabaz 200mg Powder for Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dabaz 200mg Powder for Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
caution
Dabaz 200mg Powder for Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dabaz 200mg Powder for Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Dabaz 200mg 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.
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