AZACYTIN 100MG INJECTION


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Salt Composition

:     Azacitidine (100mg)

Manufacturer

:     DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

Origin of Medicine

:     India

Indication

:     Blood cancer

Packaging

:     1 Vial(S)

Dosage Form

:     Injection

MRP

  :     ₹5079.5

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Azacytin 100mg Injection contains Azacitidine which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticancer agents. It is used in adults to treat all sub-types of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS; group of cancers associated with blood and bone marrow) and certain types of blood cancers known as Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Azacytin 100mg Injection is typically used in adults who cannot undergo stem cell transplantation. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.

Azadine 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.

You must inform your doctor before taking any vaccination while on treatment with this medicine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the heart, liver, and kidney.

Before taking it,tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using.

MEDICINAL USE OF Azacytin 100mg Injection

Azacytin 100mg Injection is an anticancer medication.It works by blocking the actions of certain enzymes (DNA/RNA methyltransferase) within the cancer cells that is required for the cells to grow and multiply. It also reduces the production of new genetic material (RNA and DNA) within the cells. As a result, it prevents abnormal cell division within the body, slows down the growth of cancer cells and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells.

It is used to treat:

  • All sub-types of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS; group of cancers associated with blood and bone marrow)
  • Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML; blood cancer of monocytes)
  • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML; blood cancer of WBC)
SIDE EFFECTS OF Azacytin 100mg Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

  • Low RBC count causing anemia, tiredness and pale skin
  • Increased infections, lung infections (pneumonia), fever and chills
  • Increased bleeding tendency due to low blood platelet counts
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, stomach pain
  • Tiredness, weakness
  • Injection site reactions (such as pain, redness and swelling or lump formation)
  • Joint pain, muscle pain, skin rashes with redness and itching
  • Sore nose and throat, cold sores, sinnusitis
  • Headache, dizziness
  • Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
  • Nosebleeds, bleeding gums
  • Weight loss
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Ulcers of mouth or tongue
  • High or low blood pressure
  • Anxiety, confusion
  • Hair loss, dehydration
  • Oral fungal infection
  • Sleepiness
  • Fluid around the lungs or heart
DOSAGE OF Azacytin 100mg Injection
  • The dose of Azacitidine is determined by the patient's height, weight, and general condition. It is given under the skin of your thigh, stomach, or upper arm.
  • Minimum of 4 to 6 cycles; may continue treatment if the patient continues to benefit.
  • Since Azacytin 100mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified health care professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
  • Since Azacytin 100mg AzInjection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
Ques 1: How to use Azacytin 100mg Injection?

Ans :Take Azacytin 100mg Injection only under the supervision of the physician. Doctor’s will decide the dose based on patient’s height, weight and general condition. Azacytin 100mg Injection is administered under the skin of your thigh, stomach or upper arm.

Ques 2: Does Azacytin 100mg Injection cause hair loss?

Ans :No, Azacytin 100mg Injection does not cause hair loss even after using it for a prolonged period of time.

Ques 3: How does Azacytin 100mg Injection work?

Ans :Azacytin 100mg Injection binds to RNA and DNA, interrupts their activity in actively multiplying cells and exhibits a toxic effect on cancer cells.

Ques 4: Is Azacytin 100mg Injection chemotherapy?

Ans :Yes. Azacytin 100mg Injection is chemotherapy and it is used in the treatment of cancers. It interferes with the cell's DNA synthesis and decreases the growth and multiplication (cytotoxic effect).

Ques 5: What are the side effects of Azacytin 100mg Injection?

Ans :The common side effects of Azacytin 100mg Injection are Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, tiredness, decreased appetite, rashes, redness of skin, dizziness, joint pain, headache, sore throat and nose.