Cedcozine 1000mg 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. Cedcozine 1000mg 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. Cedcozine 1000mg Injection is also used as a second-line therapy in the treatment of Hodgkin’s Disease when used in combination with other approved drugs.
Cedcozine 1000mg 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.
Cedcozine 1000mg 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. Cedcozine 1000mg Injection is a parenteral preparation. A trained healthcare professional will administer it.
Cedcozine 1000mg Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, including medications you take, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney disease or heart problems. Cedcozine 1000mg Injection may cause hemopoietic (bone marrow) depression, hepatic toxicity, and hepatic necrosis in some patients. Hence, careful monitoring of blood and liver functioning should be done during the entire treatment. This medicine is known to cause fetal harm if used in pregnancy. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant and breastfeeding before taking Cedcozine 1000mg Injection.