Azacitidine 100mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Azacitidine 100mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Azacitidine 100mg Injection 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 100mg Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azacitidine 100mg Injection is used -

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Decreased potassium level in blood
Nasopharyngitis
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Bleeding

Moderate

Erythema

Mild

Headache
Dizziness
Insomnia
Loss of appetite
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Urticaria
Chest Pain

Common

Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Decreased Blood Cells (Red cells, White cells and Platelets)

Azacitidine 100mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Azacitidine 100mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Azacitidine 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 Azacitidine 100mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Azacitidine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Azacitidine 100mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Azacitidine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azacitidine 100mg Injection on the Liver?

Azacitidine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azacitidine 100mg Injection on the Heart?

Azacitidine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azacitidine 100mg Injection with Other Drugs

Azacitidine 100mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Azacitidine 100mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azacitidine 100mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Cancer
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Azacitidine 100mg Injection

Is this Azacitidine 100mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Azacitidine 100mg Injection.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Azacitidine 100mg Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Azacitidine 100mg Injection 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?

There is no benefit of taking Azacitidine 100mg Injection for mental disorders.

No

Azacitidine 100mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azacitidine 100mg Injection

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Azacitidine 100mg Injection, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Azacitidine 100mg Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azacitidine 100mg Injection 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; Vidaza (azacitidine)

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

Azacitidine 100mg Injection