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Decitas 30 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome.
The right dosage of Decitas 30 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Decitas 30 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Pneumonitis. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Decitas 30 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Decitas 30 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Decitas 30 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Decitas 30 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Decitas 30 Injection related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Decitas 30 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Decitas 30 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Decitas 30 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Decitas 30 Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Decitas 30 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Decitas can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Decitas 30 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Decitas on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Decitas will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Decitas 30 Injection on the Kidneys?
Decitas can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Decitas 30 Injection on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Decitas. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Decitas 30 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Decitas rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Decitas 30 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Decitas 30 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Decitas 30 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Decitas 30 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Decitas 30 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Decitas 30 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Decitas 30 Injection
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Decitas 30 Injection and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Decitas 30 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Decitas 30 Injection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Dacogen® (decitabine)