Azacitidine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of blood cancer.
Side effects
Bruising
Chills
Constipation
Decreased potassium level in blood
Diarrhoea
Fever
Injection site reactions (pain
Nausea
redness)
swelling
Vomiting
Weakness
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Azacitidine is an anticancer drug. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Azacitidine a vesicant? Azacitidine is not a vesicant and is not known to cause severe local tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Azacitidine into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected
Q. Does Azacitidine cause hair loss? No, Azacitidine is not known to cause hair los
Q. Is Azacitidine chemotherapy? Yes. Azacitidine is chemotherapy and a cytotoxic drug used in the treatment of various cancers. It is toxic to cancer cells and interferes with the cell's DNA synthesis, thus slowing down or stopping its growth and multiplication (cytotoxic effect)
Q. Is Azacitidine a cytotoxic drug? Yes. Azacitidine is a cytotoxic drug.
Product Details
SKU: PC-911949 Product Description: Azadine Injection is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.