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Decitas 50 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Myelodysplastic Syndrome are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Decitas 50 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Decitas 50 Injection include Pneumonitis. Some other side effects of Decitas 50 Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Decitas 50 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Decitas 50 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Decitas 50 Injection related warnings talks about Decitas 50 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Decitas 50 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Decitas 50 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Decitas 50 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Decitas 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Decitas rarely affect the heart.
Decitas 50 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Decitas 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Decitas 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Decitas 50 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Decitas 50 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Decitas 50 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 50 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Decitas 50 Injection
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Decitas 50 Injection and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Decitas 50 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Decitas 50 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)