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Decarex 200mg Injection

by Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Dacarbazine (200mg)

₹434₹434

0% off
Decarex 200mg Injection

Introduction to Decarex 200mg Injection

Decarex 200mg Injection is given as an injection into a vein by the healthcare professional, but better if injected at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine nausea, vomiting, injection site pain, and decreased white blood cell count. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver or kidneys. Inform your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite, and yellowing of eyes. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Safety Advice for Decarex 200mg Injection

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Decarex 200mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Decarex 200mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Decarex 200mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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Decarex 200mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>Decarex 200mg Injection may influence the ability to drive because of its central nervous system side effects.

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Decarex 200mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decarex 200mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Decarex 200mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decarex 200mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

How Decarex 200mg Injection works

Decarex 200mg Injection 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.

How To Use Decarex 200mg Injection

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of Decarex 200mg Injection

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Injection site pain
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Loss of appetite

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FAQ's on Decarex 200mg Injection

What is Decarex used for?

Decarex is used to treat skin cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (malignant melanoma), cancer of the white blood cell (Hodgkins lymphoma) and advanced adult soft tissue sarcomas (cancer of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, fat, and blood vessels)

Is Decarex a vesicant?

Decarex is a potent vesicant (it is corrosive), and it should be carefully administered to avoid the risk of extravasation (leaking into the tissues)

Does Decarex work/ how effective is Decarex?

Decarex is effective if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor

How is Decarex administered/ how is Decarex given/ why is Decarex given as an infusion?

Decarex is administered as infusion or injection. Absorption by mouth is slow and varies therefore intravenous (infusion or injection) administration is preferred

Does Decarex cause hair loss?

Yes. Hair loss is a common side effect of Decarex.

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Decarex 200mg Injection

by Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Dacarbazine (200mg)

₹434₹434

0% off
Decarex 200mg Injection

Decarex 200mg Injection

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