Azafect Information

Azafect is an antineoplastic agent that works as a hypomethylating agent. It is primarily used in the treatment of certain types of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of bone marrow disorders. Azafect helps restore normal gene function, promoting healthy blood cell production and inhibiting the growth of abnormal cells in the bone marrow.

Indications:

Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS):
- Refractory anemia or anemia with excess blasts.
- Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML).
- Intermediate-2 and high-risk MDS based on the International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS).
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML):
- For patients with AML who are not candidates for intensive chemotherapy.

Azafect incorporates into DNA and RNA, inhibiting DNA methyltransferase. This results in hypomethylation of DNA and reactivation of silenced tumor suppressor genes. The drug also disrupts RNA processing, which may contribute to its anti-cancer effects. These mechanisms slow or stop the growth of abnormal cells and promote normal cell development.

Azafect Benefits & Uses
Azafect Dosage & How to Take
Azafect Side Effects
Azafect Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Azafect with Other Drugs
Azafect Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Azafect
Azafect Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Azafect Benefits & Uses

Azafect is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Blood Cancer

Other Benefits

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Azafect Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Myelodysplastic Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 125 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Myelodysplastic Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 125 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azafect Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azafect is used -

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Decreased potassium level in blood
Nasopharyngitis
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Bleeding

Moderate

Erythema

Mild

Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Insomnia
Loss of appetite
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Urticaria
Chest Pain

Common

Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Decreased Blood Cells (Red cells, White cells and Platelets)

Azafect Related Warnings

Is the use of Azafect safe for pregnant women?

Severe
Is the use of Azafect safe during breastfeeding?

Severe
What is the effect of Azafect on the Kidneys?

Mild
What is the effect of Azafect on the Liver?

Mild
What is the effect of Azafect on the Heart?

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azafect with Other Drugs

Azafect should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Azafect Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azafect unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Cancer
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Azafect

Is this Azafect habit forming or addictive?

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No

Azafect Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azafect

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Azafect

Unknown

See all substitutes for Azafect

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vidaza (azacitidine)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Celazadine® (azacitidine)

Azafect 100mg Injection