Dacarex 200 Injection Information

Dacarex 200 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Metastatic Melanoma. Other than this, Dacarex 200 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dacarex 200 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Dacarex 200 Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Dacarex 200 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dacarex 200 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Dacarex 200 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dacarex 200 Injection related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dacarex 200 Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Dacarex 200 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Dacarex 200 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Dacarex 200 Injection Benefits & Uses

Dacarex 200 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dacarex 200 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

Dacarex 200 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dacarex 200 Injection is used -

Moderate

Erythema
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Loss of appetite
Urticaria
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea

Dacarex 200 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Dacarex 200 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.

Severe
Is the use of Dacarex 200 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dacarex 200 Injection on the Kidneys?

Dacarex rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dacarex 200 Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Dacarex rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dacarex 200 Injection on the Heart?

Dacarex may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dacarex 200 Injection with Other Drugs

Dacarex 200 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Celecoxib

Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

Dacarex 200 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dacarex 200 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dacarex 200 Injection

Is this Dacarex 200 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Dacarex 200 Injection does not cause addiction.

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 Dacarex 200 Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Dacarex 200 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Dacarex 200 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dacarex 200 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dacarex 200 Injection

It is safe to take Dacarex 200 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dacarex 200 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dacarex 200 Injection with alcohol will be.

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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