Dacarbazine

Generic Name
Dacarbazine
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C6H10N6O
CAS Number
4342-03-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
7GR28W0FJI
Background

An antineoplastic agent. It has significant activity against melanomas. (from Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed, p564). Dacarbazine with Oblimersen is in clinical trials for the treatment of malignant melanoma.

Indication

For the treatment of metastatic malignant melanoma. In addition, dacarbazine is also indicated for Hodgkin's disease as a secondary-line therapy when used in combination with other antineoplastic agents.

Associated Conditions
Advanced Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (pNET), Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Metastatic Melanoma, Pheochromocytoma, Advanced Medullary thyroid cancer
Associated Therapies
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