Dacarbazine
Information about Dacarbazine
Dacarbazine uses
Dacarbazine is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma and Hodgkin’s disease.
How dacarbazine works
Dacarbazine is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.
Common side effects of dacarbazine
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever, Decreased appetite, Muscle pain, General discomfort, Erythematous rash, Urticaria, Photosensitivity
Available Medicine for Dacarbazine
Expert advice for Dacarbazine
- Dacarbazine is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
Frequently asked questions for Dacarbazine
Dacarbazine
Q. How is Dacarbazine administered?
Dacarbazine is administered as infusion or injection. Absorption by mouth is slow and varies, therefore, intravenous (given through vein) infusion or injection administration is preferred.
Q. Is Dacarbazine a vesicant?
Dacarbazine is a potent vesicant (it is corrosive), and it should be carefully administered to avoid the risk of extravasation (leaking into the tissues).
Q. What is Dacarbazine used for?
Dacarbazine is used to treat skin cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (malignant melanoma), cancer of the white blood cell (Hodgkin's lymphoma) and advanced adult soft tissue sarcomas (cancer of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, fat, and blood vessels).