Dabaz 500 Injection Information

Dabaz 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Metastatic Melanoma. Other than this, Dabaz 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Dabaz 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dabaz 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Dabaz 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Dabaz 500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Dabaz 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Dabaz 500 Injection related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Dabaz 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Dabaz 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Dabaz 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Dabaz Benefits & Uses
Dabaz Dosage & How to Take
Dabaz Side Effects
Dabaz Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Dabaz with Other Drugs
Dabaz Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Dabaz
Dabaz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Dabaz 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Dabaz 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dabaz 500 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Skin Cancer (Melanoma) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Cancer (Melanoma) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hodgkin Lymphoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hodgkin Lymphoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks

Dabaz 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Dabaz 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Dabaz has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Dabaz without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Dabaz 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Dabaz. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dabaz 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Dabaz rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dabaz 500 Injection on the Liver?

Dabaz is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dabaz 500 Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Dabaz rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dabaz 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Dabaz 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Celecoxib

Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

Dabaz 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dabaz 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dabaz 500 Injection

Is this Dabaz 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Dabaz 500 Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Dabaz 500 Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dabaz 500 Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Dabaz 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Dabaz 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dabaz 500 Injection

You can take Dabaz 500 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dabaz 500 Injection

Information about the interaction of Dabaz 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dbl™ dacarbazine (dacarbazine)

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