Dacarbazine (DBL) TM
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Active ingredients: dacarbazine
Pack: Dacarbazine (DBL) 200 mg powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DBL DACARBAZINE 200mg powder for injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Chemotherapy of metastatic malignant melanoma and various sarcomas. In other cancers, the available evidence shows dacarbazine to be ineffective or less effective than established regimens. Note: The use of dacarbazine is restricted to hospitals with an oncology service.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White or very pale yellow powder or plug.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x 200mg vial pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient dacarbazine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
