Dacarba Information

Dacarba is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Metastatic Melanoma are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Dacarba have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Dacarba is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dacarba as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Dacarba are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dacarba is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Dacarba's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Dacarba have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Dacarba may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dacarba is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Dacarba Benefits & Uses

Dacarba is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dacarba 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

Dacarba Related Warnings

Is the use of Dacarba safe for pregnant women?

Dacarba should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Dacarba safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Dacarba. If you see any side effects, stop taking Dacarba immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Dacarba again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dacarba on the Kidneys?

Dacarba has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dacarba on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Dacarba on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Dacarba on the Heart?

Side effects of Dacarba rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dacarba with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clozapine

Celecoxib

Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

Dacarba Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dacarba

Is this Dacarba habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Dacarba is addictive.

No
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 Dacarba can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Dacarba should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Dacarba for mental disorders.

No

Dacarba Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dacarba

It is safe to take Dacarba with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dacarba

Information about the interaction of Dacarba 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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