Zicarb 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancers of lymphatic system and malignant melanoma (a type of skin cancer). It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.

Zicarb 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of many types of cancer

Uses of Zicarb Injection

Benefits of Zicarb Injection

In Malignant melanoma

Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment called melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its color. Malignant melanoma is the most deadly and aggressive kind of skin cancer. Zicarb 500mg Injection sticks to the genetic code, called DNA,of the cancer cells and kills them . It also prevents their growth and further spread. This helps to treat the cancer.

In Hodgkin’s disease

Hodgkin’s disease is a type of lymphoma, which is a blood cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the immune system get rid of waste and fight infections. Zicarb 500mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

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Side effects of Zicarb Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zicarb

Nausea
Vomiting
Injection site pain
Decreased white blood cell count
Loss of appetite

How to use Zicarb Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zicarb 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zicarb 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zicarb 500mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Zicarb 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Zicarb 500mg Injection may influence the ability to drive because of its central nervous system side effects.

Kidney

CAUTION

Zicarb 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zicarb 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Zicarb 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zicarb 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Zicarb 500mg Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Triazene Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

abcde

Action Class

Alkylating agent

Patient concerns

Brain star tablet for which disice

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

For neuroleptic malignant syndrome

if any one detect with melanoma is it sure that he/she gonna die after 5 or 10 year

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

No if melanoma is localized it can be removed by surgery

FAQs

Q. How is Zicarb 500mg Injection administered?

Zicarb 500mg Injection 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 Zicarb 500mg Injection a vesicant?

Zicarb 500mg Injection 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 Zicarb 500mg Injection used for?

Zicarb 500mg Injection 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 Zicarb 500mg Injection?

Zicarb 500mg Injection is effective if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Zicarb 500mg Injection cause hair loss?

Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Zicarb 500mg Injection.

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Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

Country of origin: India

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Zicarb 500mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Zicarb Injection

Benefits of Zicarb Injection

In Malignant melanoma

In Hodgkin’s disease

Side effects of Zicarb Injection

Common side effects of Zicarb

How to use Zicarb Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Q. How is Zicarb 500mg Injection administered?

Q. Is Zicarb 500mg Injection a vesicant?

Q. What is Zicarb 500mg Injection used for?

Q. How effective is Zicarb 500mg Injection?

Q. Does Zicarb 500mg Injection cause hair loss?

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