Dacarbazine

Classification: Anticancer Medicine

What is Dacarbazine?

It is a component of chemotherapy used against various cancers and solid tumors.

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Uses of Dacarbazine

  • Myeloid Leukemia (Chronic)
  • Lymphoblastic leukemia (Acute)

Working of Dacarbazine

  • It inhibits kinase enzymes and certain proteins.
  • Slows down or stops the cancer cell growth.

Common Side Effects

  • Fluid retention
  • Lowering of blood count
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin ulcers and rashes

Serious Side Effects

  • Risk of cardiac arrhythmia
  • Bone marrow suppression
  • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Contraindications

Not to be used in patients –

  • Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to the drug or its excipients
  • Breastfeeding mothers
  • Pregnant women

Precautions

To be cautiously used in patients with –

  • Bleeding disorder
  • Heart diseases
  • Liver disorder
  • Kidney impairment
  • Recent surgery or wound
  • Disorders of the stomach

Toxicities

  • Bone Marrow suppression – low blood count
  • Pleural effusion – shortness of breath, fluid buildup around the lungs
  • Hematological toxicity – bleeding risk, decreased platelet count
  • Hepatotoxicity – elevated enzymes
  • QT Prolongation – irregular heartbeats

Warnings

Prescription drug to be used under medical supervision.

Important Safety and Monitoring Information

Dacarbazine requires regular monitoring for hematological functions, blood pressure, liver functions, ECG, regular monitoring of electrolytes.

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