Prescription Required

Azacytin 100mg Injection 1s

by Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
Azacitidine (100mg)

₹8995

Azacytin 100mg Injection 1s

Introduction to Azacytin 100mg Injection 1s

Azacytin 100mg Injection  contains Azacitidine which belongs to a group of medicines called antimetabolites.It  is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer. It is also used for the treatment of adult patients with all subtypes of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

It works by switching off a protein called DNA methyltransferase. This switches on genes that stop the cancer cells growing and dividing. This reduces the number of abnormal blood cells and helps to control cell growth.

Azacytin 100mg 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.
Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the heart, liver, and kidney.

Safety Advice for Azacytin 100mg Injection 1s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azacytin Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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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.

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

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Azacytin Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Azacytin Injection can cause side effects such as tiredness and this may affect your ability to drive.

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Azacytin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azacytin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Azacytin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azacytin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Azacytin Injection is not recommended in patients with advanced liver cancer.

How Azacytin 100mg Injection 1s works

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.

How To Use Azacytin 100mg Injection 1s

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

Benefits Of Azacytin 100mg Injection 1s

  • It is used to treat myelodysplastic syndrome.
  • Stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells.

Side Effects Of Azacytin 100mg Injection 1s

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Bruise
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation

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FAQ's on Azacytin 100mg Injection 1s

Is Azacytin a vesicant?

Azacytin is not a vesicant and is not known to cause severe local tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Azacytin into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected

Does Azacytin cause hair loss?

No, Azacytin is not known to cause hair los

Is Azacytin chemotherapy?

Yes. Azacytin is chemotherapy and a cytotoxic drug used in the treatment of various cancers. It is toxic to cancer cells and interferes with the cells DNA synthesis, thus slowing down or stopping its growth and multiplication (cytotoxic effect)

Is Azacytin a cytotoxic drug?

Yes. Azacytin is a cytotoxic drug.

Prescription Required

Azacytin 100mg Injection 1s

by Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
Azacitidine (100mg)

₹8995

Azacytin 100mg Injection 1s

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