Darzine Benefits & Uses

Darzine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines

Darzine 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

Darzine Related Warnings

Is the use of Darzine safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Darzine safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Darzine on the Kidneys?

Darzine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Darzine on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Darzine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Darzine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Darzine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clozapine

Celecoxib

Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

Darzine Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Darzine

Is this Darzine habit forming or addictive?

Darzine does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Darzine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Darzine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Darzine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Darzine

It is safe to take Darzine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Darzine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Darzine with alcohol.

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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