Dacotin 100mg Injection works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of cancer cells, interfering with their growth and multiplication.
Interaction with other drugs:
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Dacotin 100mg Injection and cause undesirable side effects.
Storage:
Store at a temperature below 30°C.
Protect from light.
Administration:
Dacotin 100mg Injection is given by slow injection into one of your veins (an intravenous infusion) over 2 to 6 hours.
Your physician will prescribe a dose according to your body surface area.
Safety Advices:
Pregnancy: Dacotin 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy; hence it is not recommended. Women should use effective contraception during and after the 4 months of treatment.
Breast feeding: It is unsafe to breastfeed during treatment with Dacotin 100mg Injection. Your physician might suggest you stop breastfeeding for some time, depending on your condition.
Lungs: Inform your physician before taking Dacotin 100mg Injection if you have any lung conditions.
Liver: Inform your physician before starting treatment with Dacotin 100mg Injection if you have liver disease or abnormal liver function. Your physician will prescribe the dose accordingly.
Alcohol: It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dacotin 100mg Injection. Consult your doctor for any concerns regarding this.
Driving: Avoid driving or using machinery if you experience side effects like dizziness, nausea, vomiting, vision problems, and other neurological symptoms.
Side Effects:
Serious: Abnormal bleeding or bruising, severe allergic reactions, continuous diarrhea and vomiting, sore throat and fever, irregular heartbeat, muscle pain and weakness, mouth ulcers, extreme tiredness and breathlessness, headache, altered mental function, blurred vision, seizures.
Common: A reduced number of blood cells, unpleasant sensation in the throat, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, high risk of infections, indigestion and heartburn, blood in urine, blood clots, high BP, depression and insomnia, low levels of calcium in the blood.
Word of Advice:
It is suggested that women should use effective birth control for at least four weeks before starting and during treatment with Dacotin 100mg Injection.
Male patients are advised to use effective contraception during therapy and six months after treatment to avoid fathering children.
Before receiving Dacotin 100mg Injection treatment, male patients should get advice on sperm conservation.
Pregnant women should not use or handle this drug since it contains cytotoxic substances.
Vaccinations should be avoided when using this drug since they may cause serious side effects.
FAQs:
What is Dacotin 100mg Injection used for?
Dacotin 100mg Injection is used to treat colon and rectal cancer. It belongs to the group of medications called Platinum-based antineoplastic agents.
Who is contraindicated to taking Dacotin 100mg Injection?
Patients with severe kidney problems, low blood cells, tingling, and numbness in the fingers and breastfeeding mothers should not use Dacotin 100mg Injection. It is also not recommended for patients who are allergic to Dacotin 100mg Injection and its ingredients.
Is it safe to become a father while taking Dacotin 100mg Injection?
It is unsafe to become a father while on treatment and six months after treatment. Hence, effective contraceptives must be used during this time. Before receiving Dacotin 100mg Injection treatment, male patients should get advice on sperm conservation.
Can I drive while taking Dacotin 100mg Injection?
Treatment with Dacotin 100mg Injection may raise the risk of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, vision problems, and other neurological symptoms that affect walking and balance. Therefore, when receiving Dacotin 100mg Injection treatment, avoid operating heavy machinery and driving.
Can I take vaccinations while taking Dacotin 100mg Injection?
No, you should not get vaccinated with "live" or "attenuated" vaccinations, like the yellow fever vaccine, as it may weaken the immune system and cause severe adverse effects. Hence, without consulting your healthcare provider, this medication should not be taken with any vaccinations.
Is it safe to handle Dacotin 100mg Injection while pregnant?
No, Pregnant women should avoid handling Dacotin 100mg Injection as it contains cytotoxic agents.
Fact Box:
Molecule name: Oxaliplatin
Therapeutic class: Platinum compounds
Pharmacological class: Antineoplastic or anti-cancer agent
Indications: Treatment of colon and rectal cancer.
