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Decarb 200mg injection is an antineoplastic drug belonging to the class of alkylating agents, containing the active ingredient Dacarbazine. It is used to prevent and treat metastatic malignant melanoma (skin cancer), Hodgkin's disease (cancer that forms in the lymph system, part of the immune system). It is often combined with cisplatin, a cytotoxic agent, to treat certain types of cancers for the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma, and also combined with temozolomide for the treatment of melanoma. There may be an increased risk of certain types of skin cancer (non-melanoma skin cancer) with the use of this medicine. This drug is contraindicated in pregnant women, and women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during and for at least 6 months after treatment with the drug. It is not known whether it is excreted in human milk, so breastfeeding should be avoided during treatment with the drug. It should also be used with caution in patients with pre-existing liver or kidney dysfunction. You should not have a live vaccine if you are having this injection. This is because it may weaken your immune system and make you more likely to catch a serious infection. Consult your doctor immediately for more advice.

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Decarb 500mg injection is an antineoplastic drug belonging to the class of alkylating agents, containing the active ingredient Dacarbazine. It is used to prevent and treat metastatic malignant melanoma (skin cancer), Hodgkin's disease (cancer that forms in the lymph system, part of the immune system). It is often combined with cisplatin, a cytotoxic agent, to treat certain types of cancers for the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma, and also combined with temozolomide for the treatment of melanoma. There may be an increased risk of certain types of skin cancer (non-melanoma skin cancer) with the use of this medicine. This drug is contraindicated in pregnant women, and women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during and for at least 6 months after treatment with the drug. It is not known whether it is excreted in human milk, so breastfeeding should be avoided during treatment with the drug. It should also be used with caution in patients with pre-existing liver or kidney dysfunction. You should not have a live vaccine if you are having this injection. This is because it may weaken your immune system and make you more likely to catch a serious infection. Consult your doctor immediately for more advice.

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Celofos 1gm injection is an anticancer drug belonging to the category of alkylating agents, containing the active ingredient Ifosfamide. It is indicated for the treatment of bladder inflammation and cancers in the soft tissues, germ cells, pancreas, and cervix. If you had an allergic reaction to this drug or any of its components, it should not be used. This medicine may cause severe bone marrow suppression which results in low white blood cell count or low platelet count due to chemotherapy or radiation therapy. You should wait for three months before starting the treatment with this drug if you have received a live virus vaccine such as measles, mumps, rubella, or chickenpox. It is advised to use this drug with caution in severe kidney or liver-diseased individuals. Talk to your doctor if you take any other medications or before using over-the-counter medicines or herbal products. Your doctor will evaluate the risk of interaction with this medication. Consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant or plan to have a baby. This injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it causes harm to an unborn fetus. Your health care practitioner will conduct a pregnancy test before you start treatment with Celofos 1gm injection. Discuss with your doctor effective birth control methods and utilize them for at least two weeks following the last dose. Breastfeeding should be avoided during the treatment with this drug as it may pass into breast milk in small amounts.

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Celkeran 2mg tablet contains the active ingredient chlorambucil. It is an anti-cancer medicine that belongs to the class of medications called alkylating agents. It is used to treat Hodgkin’s disease and non-hodgkin’s lymphoma (cancers formed from cells of the lymphatic system). It is also indicated to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (A type of WBC cancer, where the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal cells) and Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (A rare lymphoma associated with an uncontrolled increase of B-cells, a type of white blood cell, resulting in the release of an abnormal protein into the blood.) Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Celkeran 2mg tablet or any of the ingredients. Inform the physician about your recent vaccination history, liver problems, kidney problems, and seizures. Notify the doctor if you have had radiotherapy or chemotherapy before or recently. It is possible that the use of this medicine, particularly in the long term, may increase the risk of developing secondary blood cancer.

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Celdaz 500 Injection is a chemotherapeutic medicine used in the treatment of skin cancer. Cancer is a condition where the cells grow and reproduce uncontrollably in a specific body part. These cancerous cells can attack and destroy surrounding healthy tissue and organs. Celdaz 500 Injection is used in the treatment of metastatic malignant melanoma. It is a serious condition in which the cancer grows in melanocytes and also spreads to other parts of the body. Celdaz 500 Injection is also used as a second-line therapy in the treatment of Hodgkin’s Disease when used in combination with other approved drugs. Celdaz 500 Injection contains Dacarbazine, which belongs to the class of alkylating agents. It works by inhibiting the DNA and RNA transcription that is essential for protein synthesis. This helps prevent the growth and further spread of cancerous or non-cancerous cells. Celdaz 500 Injection may cause certain side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and pain at the site of injection. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Celdaz 500 Injection is a parenteral preparation. A trained healthcare professional will administer it.

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ALKACEL 50MG INJECTION belongs to a class of alkylating agents, also known as chemotherapeutic agents. It is used to treat various cancer conditions such as multiple myeloma ((a type of cancer that develops from cells in the bone marrow called plasma cells), advanced cancer of the ovaries, childhood neuroblastoma (cancer of the nervous system), malignant melanoma (skin cancer) and soft tissue sarcoma. Cancer is a genetic change in which the body's cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. ALKACEL 50MG INJECTION is also used to destroy bone marrow and cancer cells in preparation for a bone marrow transplant in people with multiple myeloma. ALKACEL 50MG INJECTION contains Melphalan, which reduces the number of abnormal cells your body makes. Thus, it treats cancer efficiently. ALKACEL 50MG INJECTION will be administered only in a hospital setting by an experienced healthcare professional. The most common adverse reactions observed in patients treated with ALKACEL 50MG INJECTION are neutrophil count decreased, white blood cell count decreased, platelet count decreased, lymphocyte count decreased, diarrhoea, fatigue, anaemia, nausea, vomiting and hypokalemia. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

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Chloramax 2mg tablet contains the active ingredient chlorambucil. It is an anti-cancer medicine that belongs to the class of medications called alkylating agents. It is used to treat Hodgkin’s disease and non-hodgkin’s lymphoma (cancers formed from cells of the lymphatic system). It is also indicated to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (A type of WBC cancer, where the bone marrow produces a large number of abnormal cells) and Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (A rare lymphoma associated with an uncontrolled increase of B-cells, a type of white blood cell, resulting in the release of an abnormal protein into the blood.) Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Chloramax 2mg tablet or any of the ingredients. Inform the physician about your recent vaccination history, liver problems, kidney problems, and seizures. Notify the doctor if you have had radiotherapy or chemotherapy before or recently. It is possible that the use of this medicine, particularly in the long term, may increase the risk of developing secondary blood cancer.

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Bendastes 100mg Injection is an antineoplastic drug belonging to the class of alkylating agents, containing the active ingredient Bendamustine. It is used to prevent and treat chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (cancer of blood and bone marrow), non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (cancer that forms in the lymph system, part of the immune system), and multiple myelomas (cancer of plasma cells, type of white blood cell). The common side effects that are likely to occur with this medicine are headache, insomnia, fatigue, loss of appetite and rashes. Some serious side effects also include bone marrow suppression, tumor lysis syndrome, and Hepatotoxicity. Inform your healthcare provider if these side effects concern you or persist for longer than usual. It is often combined with rituximab, an immunotherapy drug, to treat various subtypes of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, including follicular lymphoma, and mantle cell lymphoma. There may be an increased risk of certain types of skin cancer (non-melanoma skin cancer) with the use of this medicine. Consult your doctor immediately for more advice.

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Introduction to Dacsted 200mg Injection Dacsted 200mg injection is an antineoplastic drug belonging to the class of alkylating agents, containing the active ingredient dacarbazine. It is used to prevent and treat metastatic malignant melanoma (skin cancer), Hodgkin's disease (cancer that forms in the lymph system, part of the immune system). It is often combined with cisplatin, an cytotoxic agent, to treat certain types of cancers for the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma, and dacarbazine with temozolomide for the treatment of melanoma. There may be an increased risk of certain types of skin cancer (non-melanoma skin cancer) with the use of this medicine. This drug is contraindicated in pregnant women, and women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during and for at least 6 months after treatment with the drug. It is not known whether dacsted 200mg injection is excreted in human milk, so breastfeeding should be avoided during treatment with the drug. It should also be used with caution in patients with pre-existing liver or kidney dysfunction. You should not have a live vaccine if you are having dacsted 200mg injection. This is because dacsted 200mg injection may weaken your immune system and make you more likely to catch a serious infection. Consult your doctor immediately for more advice. Dacsted 200mg injection may cause pain along the vein. If you feel pain, tell your nurse straight away so that the infusion site can be checked. They may give the drug more slowly or flush it through with more fluids to reduce pain. Treatment should not be started if your white blood cells (leukocytes) have fallen to counts below determined levels. Your doctor will determine these values at regular intervals. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to dacarbazine. Before each administration you will have blood tests to check that you have enough blood cells to receive this medicine. It is usually administered once every three to four weeks. Tell your physician about all the medications you have been taking recently, including herbal medicines and supplements, before taking dacsted 200mg injection. Uses of Dacsted 200mg Injection Metastatic malignant melanoma Hodgkin’s disease Therapeutic Effects of Dacsted 200mg Injection It is a type of alkylating agent, which works majorly through the process of alkylation. It enters the cancer cells after getting activated by the liver and inhibits DNA synthesis. This process disrupts the normal cell cycle and DNA function, leading to arrest in cancer cell growth and multiplication. Interaction of Dacsted 200mg Injection with other drugs Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Dacsted 200mg injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects. More Information about Dacsted 200mg Injection Store Dacsted 200mg injection in the refrigerator (2°-8°C). Do not freeze. Keep it out of reach from children and pets. How to consume Dacsted 200mg Injection The medicine will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. This injection will be given intravenously into a vein in your arm or hand. Do not self-administer this medicine. The specific dose and schedule of administration depend on the type and stage of cancer being treated. Dacsted 200mg injection Injection is usually given about 30 minutes before you receive your anti-cancer medicine (chemotherapy). During the infusion, you will be monitored for any side effects or reactions to the medication. It is important to get the dose at the scheduled time. If you missed the schedule, contact your doctor and reschedule the dose. Safety Advices for Dacsted 200mg Injection Image Not Available Pregnancy Dacsted 200mg injection is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment. Image Not Available Breast Feeding It is not known if dacsted 200mg injection Injection passes into your breast milk or if it will affect your baby. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Image Not Available Lungs No Data Image Not Available Liver Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking dacsted 200mg injection. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended. Image Not Available Alcohol Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of dacsted 200mg injection. Stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine. Image Not Available Driving It is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking dacsted 200mg injection Injection, it may cause dizziness and impair your concentration.

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