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Hemazide is a medication used primarily in the management of blood disorders such as myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). It contains Azacitidine, a chemotherapy agent that works by interfering with the growth of abnormal cells in the bone marrow, allowing normal blood cell production. Azacitidine belongs to a class of drugs called antimetabolites. It incorporates into the DNA and RNA of abnormal cells, inhibiting their replication and promoting the restoration of normal bone marrow function.
Hemazide is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Hemazide safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Hemazide. If you are pregnant, do not take Hemazide without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Hemazide safe during breastfeeding?
Hemazide should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Hemazide on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Hemazide on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Hemazide on the Liver?
Hemazide has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Hemazide on the Heart?
Side effects of Hemazide rarely affect the heart.
Hemazide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hemazide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hemazide habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Hemazide is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Hemazide as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Hemazide only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Hemazide is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hemazide
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Hemazide and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hemazide
Information about the interaction of Hemazide and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)