Dacarex 500 Injection Information

Dacarex 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Metastatic Melanoma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Dacarex 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Dacarex 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Dacarex 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dacarex 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Dacarex 500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Dacarex 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dacarex 500 Injection related warnings section.

The section on Dacarex 500 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Dacarex 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Dacarex 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Dacarex 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dacarex 500 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 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dacarex 500 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 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Dacarex 500 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 500 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 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Dacarex rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dacarex 500 Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Dacarex rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dacarex 500 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 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Dacarex 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Celecoxib

Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

Dacarex 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dacarex 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dacarex 500 Injection

Is this Dacarex 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Dacarex 500 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 500 Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Dacarex 500 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 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dacarex 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dacarex 500 Injection

It is safe to take Dacarex 500 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dacarex 500 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dacarex 500 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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