Dacsted Benefits & Uses

Dacsted is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Metastatic Melanoma

Other Benefits

Dacsted 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

Dacsted Side Effects

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

Moderate

Erythema
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

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

Dacsted Related Warnings

Is the use of Dacsted safe for pregnant women?

Dacsted 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 Dacsted safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Dacsted. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dacsted on the Kidneys?

Dacsted may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dacsted on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Dacsted on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dacsted with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clozapine

Celecoxib

Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

Dacsted Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dacsted

Is this Dacsted habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Dacsted has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Dacsted as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Dacsted 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, the use of Dacsted in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Dacsted Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dacsted

It is safe to take Dacsted with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dacsted

Information about the interaction of Dacsted and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown