Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.
USES OF DACOPLICE TABLET
Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer
BENEFITS OF DACOPLICE TABLET
In Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer, and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Dacoplice 30mg Tablet helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine, and discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Avoid drinking alcohol while being treated with this drug and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DACOPLICE TABLET
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 Dacoplice
Diarrhea
Rash
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Decreased appetite
Constipation
Paronychia
Dry skin
Weight loss
Cough
Low albumin level in blood
Lymphopenia
Increased liver enzymes
Increased glucose level in blood
Decreased calcium level in blood
Nausea
HOW TO USE DACOPLICE TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dacoplice 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW DACOPLICE TABLET WORKS
Dacoplice 30mg Tablet inhibits a protein, human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER), which may cause cancer cells to grow more quickly and spread to other parts of the body. This may help in limiting the spread of cancer.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dacoplice 30mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dacoplice 30mg Tablet 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
Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dacoplice 30mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is recommended.
