Azacytin Injection

Short Description

Azacytin Injection is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer, including adult patients with all subtypes of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Azacytin Injection is given as an injection under the medical supervision of a doctor. 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), vomiting, weakness, and nausea.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azacytin Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Azacytin Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Azacytin Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Azacytin Injection 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.

Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.