In Malignant melanoma Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment called melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its color. Malignant melanoma is the most deadly and aggressive kind of skin cancer. Adzine 200 Injection sticks to the genetic code, called DNA,of the cancer cells and kills them . It also prevents their growth and further spread. This helps to treat the cancer.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Adzine 200 Injection | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adzine 200 Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adzine 200 Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Adzine 200 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.Adzine 200 Injection may influence the ability to drive because of its central nervous system side effects. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Adzine 200 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Adzine 200 Injection in patients with liver disease.
If you miss a dose of Adzine 200 Injection, please consult your doctor.
How is Adzine 200 Injection administered?::: Adzine 200 Injection is administered as infusion or injection. Absorption by mouth is slow and varies, therefore, intravenous (given through vein) infusion or injection administration is preferred.| Is Adzine 200 Injection a vesicant?::: Adzine 200 Injection is a potent vesicant (it is corrosive), and it should be carefully administered to avoid the risk of extravasation (leaking into the tissues).| What is Adzine 200 Injection used for?::: Adzine 200 Injection 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).| How effective is Adzine 200 Injection?::: Adzine 200 Injection is effective if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor.| Does Adzine 200 Injection cause hair loss?::: Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Adzine 200 Injection.
Adzine 200 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.
-Filgrastim (Injection Route): Severe
Do not consume Filgrastim from 24 hours before or 24 hours after taking Dacarbazine. Please consult with your doctor. Dacarbazine may reduce the efficacy of Filgrastim.
| -Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route): Severe
Do not use Dacarbazine with Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). If Dacarbazine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 6 months after discontinuing Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). Please consult your doctor. Dacarbazine may reduce efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).Concurrent use may increase the risk of fatal infections.
| -Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route): Severe
Do not use Dacarbazine with Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). If Dacarbazine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 6 months after discontinuing Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). Please consult your doctor. Dacarbazine may reduce efficacy of Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted).Concurrent use may increase the risk of infections.
| -Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route): Severe
Do not use Dacarbazine with Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. If Dacarbazine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 6 months after discontinuing Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Please consult your doctor. Dacarbazine may reduce efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.Concurrent use may increase the risk of infections.
| -Pegfilgrastim (Injection Route): Severe
Do not consume Pegfilgrastim within 24 hours after taking Dacarbazine. Please consult with your doctor. Dacarbazine may reduce the efficacy of Pegfilgrastim.