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Dacarbazine
How Dacarbazine works
Dacarbazine is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia, Decreased white blood cell count, Loss of appetite
Usage
Dacarbazine is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and Hodgkin’s disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How is Dacarbazine administered/ how is Dacarbazine given/ why is Dacarbazine given as an infusion?Dacarbazine is administered as infusion or injection. Absorption by mouth is slow and varies therefore intravenous (infusion or injection) administration is preferred
Q. Is Dacarbazine a vesicant?Dacarbazine 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 Dacarbazine used for?Dacarbazine 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. Does Dacarbazine work/ how effective is Dacarbazine?Dacarbazine is effective if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Does Dacarbazine work/ how effective is Dacarbazine?Dacarbazine is effective if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Does Dacarbazine cause hair loss?Yes. Hair loss is a common side effect of Dacarbazine.
Q. Does Dacarbazine cause hair loss?Yes. Hair loss is a common side effect of Dacarbazine.
