Arzi Benefits & Uses

Arzi is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Multiple Myeloma

Arzi Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Skin Cancer (Melanoma) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Cancer (Melanoma) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hodgkin Lymphoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hodgkin Lymphoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Repeat every 4 Weeks

Arzi Related Warnings

Is the use of Arzi safe for pregnant women?

Arzi should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Arzi safe during breastfeeding?

Arzi may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Arzi, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Arzi.

Moderate
What is the effect of Arzi on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Arzi on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Arzi on the Liver?

Side effects of Arzi rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Arzi on the Heart?

Arzi has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Arzi with Other Drugs

Arzi should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Celecoxib

Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

Arzi Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Arzi unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Arzi

Is this Arzi habit forming or addictive?

Arzi does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Arzi as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Arzi only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Arzi in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Arzi Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Arzi

Taking Arzi with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Arzi

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Arzi with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 388-389

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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dbl™ dacarbazine (dacarbazine)

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