Dacarbazine: What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know About Dacarbazine
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What is the most important information I should know about dacarbazine?
| Pronunciation: | da CARB ah zine |
| Brand: | Dtic-Dome |
Dacarbazine should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Serious side effects have been reported with the use of dacarbazine including: allergic reactions (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; fever or chills; or signs of infection such as fever; chills, or sore throat); liver problems; severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite; and others. Talk to your doctor about the possible side effects from treatment with dacarbazine.
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| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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