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Dacarex 100 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Metastatic Melanoma. The alternative uses of Dacarex 100 Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Dacarex 100 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Dacarex 100 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Dacarex 100 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dacarex 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Dacarex 100 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Dacarex 100 Injection related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Dacarex 100 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Dacarex 100 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Dacarex 100 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dacarex 100 Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dacarex 100 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Dacarex 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Dacarex can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Dacarex 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Dacarex can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Dacarex 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Dacarex rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dacarex 100 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Dacarex rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Dacarex 100 Injection on the Heart?
Dacarex may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Dacarex 100 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dacarex 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dacarex 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Dacarex 100 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Dacarex 100 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Dacarex 100 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dacarex 100 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Dacarex 100 Injection
It is safe to take Dacarex 100 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dacarex 100 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dacarex 100 Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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