Oncodac 500 Injection Information

Oncodac 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Metastatic Melanoma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Oncodac 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Oncodac 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Oncodac 500 Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Oncodac 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Oncodac 500 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Oncodac 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Oncodac 500 Injection contraindications section.

Additionally, Oncodac 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

Oncodac Benefits & Uses
Oncodac Dosage & How to Take
Oncodac Side Effects
Oncodac Related Warnings
Oncodac Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Oncodac
Oncodac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Oncodac 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Oncodac 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Oncodac 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

Oncodac 500 Injection Related Warnings

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

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Oncodac. If you are pregnant, do not take Oncodac without a doctor's advice.

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

Oncodac 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.

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

Oncodac rarely harms the kidneys.

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

Side effects of Oncodac rarely affect the liver.

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

Oncodac has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Oncodac 500 Injection Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Oncodac 500 Injection

Is this Oncodac 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

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

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Oncodac 500 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Oncodac 500 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

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

No

Oncodac 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oncodac 500 Injection

You can take Oncodac 500 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oncodac 500 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Oncodac 500 Injection.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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