Dacazee Benefits & Uses

Dacazee is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Metastatic Melanoma

Other Benefits

Dacazee 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

Dacazee Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dacazee is used -

Moderate

Erythema
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

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

Dacazee Related Warnings

Is the use of Dacazee safe for pregnant women?

Dacazee 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 Dacazee safe during breastfeeding?

Dacazee may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Dacazee, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Dacazee.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dacazee on the Kidneys?

Dacazee has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dacazee on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Dacazee on the Heart?

Dacazee has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dacazee with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clozapine

Celecoxib

Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

Dacazee Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dacazee

Is this Dacazee habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Dacazee 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 Dacazee can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Dacazee is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Dacazee is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Dacazee Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dacazee

Taking Dacazee with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dacazee

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dacazee 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

References

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