Dacsted 500mg Injection

Introduction to Dacsted 500mg Injection

Dacsted 500mg Injection is an antineoplastic drug belonging to the class of alkylating agents, containing the active ingredient dacarbazine. It is used to prevent and treat metastatic malignant melanoma (skin cancer), Hodgkin’s disease (cancer that forms in the lymph system, part of the immune system).

It is often combined with cisplatin, an cytotoxic agent, to treat certain types of cancers for the treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and dacarbazine with temozolomide for the treatment of melanoma. There may be an increased risk of certain types of skin cancer (non-melanoma skin cancer) with the use of this medicine. This drug is contraindicated in pregnant women, and women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during and for at least 6 months after treatment with the drug. It is not known whether Dacsted 500mg Injection is excreted in human milk, so breastfeeding should be avoided during treatment with the drug. It should also be used with caution in patients with pre-existing liver or kidney dysfunction. You should not have a live vaccine if you are having Dacsted 500mg Injection. This is because Dacsted 500mg Injection may weaken your immune system and make you more likely to catch a serious infection. Consult your doctor immediately for more advice.

Dacsted 500mg Injection may cause pain along the vein. If you feel pain, tell your nurse straight away so that the infusion site can be checked. They may give the drug more slowly or flush it through with more fluids to reduce pain. Treatment should not be started if your white blood cells (leukocytes) have fallen to counts below determined levels. Your doctor will determine these values at regular intervals. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to dacarbazine. Before each administration you will have blood tests to check that you have enough blood cells to receive this medicine. It is usually administered once every three to four weeks. Tell your physician about all the medications you have been taking recently, including herbal medicines and supplements, before taking Dacsted 500mg Injection.

Therapeutic Effects of Dacsted 500mg Injection

It is a type of alkylating agent, which works majorly through the process of alkylation. It enters the cancer cells after getting activated by the liver and inhibits DNA synthesis. This process disrupts the normal cell cycle and DNA function, leading to arrest in cancer cell growth and multiplication.

Interaction of Dacsted 500mg Injection with other drugs

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Dacsted 500mg Injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Dacsted 500mg Injection

Store Dacsted 500mg Injection in the refrigerator (2°-8°C). Do not freeze.
Keep it out of reach from children and pets.

How to consume Dacsted 500mg Injection

The medicine will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. This injection will be given intravenously into a vein in your arm or hand. Do not self-administer this medicine. The specific dose and schedule of administration depend on the type and stage of cancer being treated. Dacsted 500mg Injection Injection is usually given about 30 minutes before you receive your anti-cancer medicine (chemotherapy). During the infusion, you will be monitored for any side effects or reactions to the medication. It is important to get the dose at the scheduled time. If you missed the schedule, contact your doctor and reschedule the dose.

Safety Advices for Dacsted 500mg Injection

Pregnancy

Dacsted 500mg Injection is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.

Breast Feeding

It is not known if Dacsted 500mg Injection Injection passes into your breast milk or if it will affect your baby. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Lungs

It is not known whether Dacsted 500mg Injection can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.

Liver

Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Dacsted 500mg Injection. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Dacsted 500mg Injection. Stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine.

Driving

It is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking Dacsted 500mg Injection Injection, it may cause dizziness and impair your concentration.

Side Effects of Dacsted 500mg Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

Sore throat or high temperature indicating infection
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Severe vomiting or diarrhea
Extreme tiredness
Severe allergic reaction, characterized by swelling of hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth or throat; rashes or giddiness.
Headache, vision problems, fits, confusion, lethargy or numbness of face
Severe liver problems

Common

Low levels of RBC, WBC and platelets in blood.
Loss of appetite
Nausea, vomiting
Hair loss
Skin reactions

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