
Hemazide O 300mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Azacitidine (300mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Hemazide O 300mg Tablet is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Hemazide O 300mg Tablet can be taken with or without food but better to have it same time every day. 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.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hemazide O 300mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
vomiting weakness nausea fever
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hemazide O 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Hemazide O 300mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Hemazide O 300mg Tablet 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.
How it works
Hemazide O 300mg Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hemazide O 300mg Tablet a vesicant?
Hemazide O 300mg Tablet is not a vesicant and is not known to cause severe local tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Hemazide O 300mg Tablet into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected.
Does Hemazide O 300mg Tablet cause hair loss?
No, Hemazide O 300mg Tablet is not known to cause hair loss.
Is Hemazide O 300mg Tablet chemotherapy?
Yes. Hemazide O 300mg Tablet is a chemotherapy drug and is cytotoxic 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).
Is Hemazide O 300mg Tablet a cytotoxic drug?
Yes. Hemazide O 300mg Tablet is a cytotoxic drug.