Decita Benefits & Uses

Decita is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Decita 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: Myelodysplastic Syndrome Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Given as a continuous intravenous infusion over 1 hour

Decita Related Warnings

Is the use of Decita safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Decita. If you are pregnant, do not take Decita without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Decita safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Decita for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Decita on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Decita. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Decita on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Decita. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Decita on the Heart?

Side effects of Decita rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Decita with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Celecoxib

Clozapine

Diclofenac

Moderate

Warfarin

Azathioprine

Apixaban

Decita Contraindications

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

Anemia
Fungal Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Decita

Is this Decita habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Decita has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Decita as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Decita should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Decita is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Decita Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Decita

There is no information on the effects of taking Decita with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Decita

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Decita 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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Dacogen® (decitabine)

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