Celdaz 500 Injection (Dacarbazine 500mg)

Celdaz 500 Injection

Celdaz 500 Injection is an anticancer agent which is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma, a type of skin cancer and Hodgkin’s Disease, a type of cancer that originates from the blood cells (lymphocytes) and affects the lymphatic system. It is also used to treat soft tissue sarcomas (cancers that start in tissues like bone or muscle) in adult patients.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Celdaz 500 Injection
Redness, pain or swelling at the injection site
Blood in urine or stools
Fever or chills
Shortness of breath
Stomach pain
Yellow eyes or skin
Black or tarry stools
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting

Uses of Celdaz 500 Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Malignant Melanoma
This medicine is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma, a type of skin cancer
Hodgkin’s disease
This medicine is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of Hodgkin’s Disease, a type of cancer that originates from the blood cells (lymphocytes) and affects the lymphatic system.
Soft tissue sarcomas
This medicine is used in combination with other medicines to treat soft tissue sarcomas (cancers that start in tissues like bone or muscle) in adult patients.

Related Products

List of related products
Celdaz 100 Injection
Celdaz 200 Injection

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Dacarbazine or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.
Blood disorders
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with blood disorders such as leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, or severe anemia.

Dosage

Missed Dose
It is advised that you do not miss any dose. If you miss any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

General Instructions

This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.