Azacitidine Injection Product introduction
Azacitidine 100 mg Inj is use in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer. It is used for the treatment of adult patients with all subtypes of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.
Azacitidine 100 mg Inj can be taken with or without food, but better to have it same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it.
This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Uses of Azacitidine Injection
- Blood cancer
- Treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome
Benefits of Azacitidine Injection
In Blood cancer
Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body’s ability to fight infection. Azacitidine 100 mg Inj kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
In Treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome
Azacitidine 100 mg Inj is use to treat myelodysplastic syndrome, a group of conditions in which the bone marrow produces blood cells that are abnormal in structure and function, and does not produce enough healthy blood cells. Azacitidine 100 mg Inj kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells.
It is an effective, yet very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Azacitidine Injection
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 worry about them
Common side effects
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Bruise
- Fever
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
How to use Azacitidine Injection
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. Azacitidine 300 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Azacitidine Injection works
Azacitidine Drug is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells in leukaemia. This kills the cancer cells and helps in normal maturation and growth of young blood cells in the bone marrow.
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