Azacitidine



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  • Contains / Salt: Azacitidine


Azacitidine Information



Azacitidine Benefits & Uses

Azacitidine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azacitidine 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: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 125 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Myelodysplastic Syndrome
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 125 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Azacitidine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azacitidine is used -

Severe

Moderate

  • Erythema

Mild

Common

Azacitidine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Azacitidine safe for pregnant women?


    Azacitidine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Azacitidine safe during breastfeeding?


    Azacitidine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Azacitidine on the Kidneys?


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

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Azacitidine on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Azacitidine on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Azacitidine on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Azacitidine on the heart have been reported.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Azacitidine with Other Drugs

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

Severe



Azacitidine Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Azacitidine

  • Is this Azacitidine habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Azacitidine has not been reported.

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


    After taking Azacitidine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Azacitidine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Azacitidine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Azacitidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Azacitidine


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Azacitidine together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Azacitidine


    Information about the interaction of Azacitidine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    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; Vidaza (azacitidine)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Celazadine® (azacitidine)



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