Azacitidine 100mg

Azacitidine 100 is used for the treatment of certain blood/bone marrow diseases (for example, myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS, in which the blood cells in the bone marrows can’t transform into the healthy blood cells). Patients with myelodysplastic syndromes may suffer from such issues as anemia, hemorrhage/bruises and infections. Azacitidine belongs to the group of chemotherapy medications. This drug acts by helping your bone marrow produce healthy blood cells so that you require fewer blood transfusions. Moreover, Azacitidine 100 destroys the infected blood cells that prevent you from healing.

Way of use of Azacitidine 100

This drug is administered intravenously by the medical staff. If you’re given a subcutaneous injection, your doctor may change the injection area every time to reduce the damage. The drug is injected according to the doctor’s prescriptions (generally once a day for a week). A weekly course of this medicine is referred to as “a cycle”. You should repeat the treatment every month depending on your reaction and your bloodwork. The dose depends on your health state, weight, blood tests, and reaction to the therapy. Don’t skip any medical appointments to prevent complications.

Adverse effects

Reddening/ache/bruises at the place of injection, weakness, digestive disorders, vertigo, sleeping problems, blockage, sickness, vomiting, canker sores, skin dryness, head pain and lack of appetite can happen. Sickness and vomiting may be serious. In certain instances, your physician may prescribe the drug to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Follow a healthy diet, avoid eating before therapy and restricting your physical activity can minimize the above-mentioned adverse effects. If the side reactions persist or get worse, inform your physician at once.

Patients using Azacitidine 100 may experience severe adverse effects. Your physician may prescribe you this medication only if he/she believes that the benefits to your health outweigh the risk of the possible side effects. Close monitoring by your physician will help you minimize the risks.

Inform your physician at once if you notice any severe adverse effects, such as: hemorrhage/bruises, breast pain, pain in the muscles, seizures, increased heart rate, mood swings and mental diseases (for instance, anxiety), symptoms of kidney disorders (like excessive or frequent urination), change in the color of urine and jaundice.

This drug can reduce the body’s capacity to fight an infection. Inform your physician at once if you notice any symptoms of infection (for example, high temperature, shivering, cold, or constant throat pain).

Pregnant women shouldn’t take the medication. Moreover, men taking this drug must always use contraception during treatment. Thus, both men and women must use efficient methods of birth control (for example, condoms and oral contraceptives) during the therapy. Contact your physician for more details and to discuss the appropriate methods of birth control.