Dacarbazine

Last updated 28 Mar 2025 | 05:43 AM (UTC)

Dacarbazine Uses

Dacarbazine is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma, Hodgkin’s disease, multiple myeloma, brain tumor, blood cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer and lung cancer.

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, Decreased appetite

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Medicine brands for Dacarbazine

Celdaz

Celon Laboratories Ltd

₹234 to ₹382

2 variant(s)

Dabaz

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹279 to ₹554

3 variant(s)

Dacarex

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹382 to ₹390

2 variant(s)

Dabazine

Axiommax Oncology Pvt Ltd

₹301 to ₹301

1 variant(s)

Dacarba

Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹223 to ₹223

1 variant(s)

Daronem

Vhb Life Sciences Inc

₹50 to ₹73

2 variant(s)

DT Care

Criticare Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹328 to ₹328

1 variant(s)

Dti Korea

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

₹83 to ₹83

1 variant(s)

Darzine

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹60 to ₹191

3 variant(s)

Expert advice for Dacarbazine

Dacarbazine is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.

Frequently asked questions for 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).

Q. How effective is Dacarbazine?

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

Q. Does Dacarbazine cause hair loss?

Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Dacarbazine.