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Azatirel is a medication used primarily in the management of blood disorders such as myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). It contains Azacitidine, a chemotherapy agent that works by interfering with the growth of abnormal cells in the bone marrow, allowing normal blood cell production. Azacitidine belongs to a class of drugs called antimetabolites. It incorporates into the DNA and RNA of abnormal cells, inhibiting their replication and promoting the restoration of normal bone marrow function.
Azatirel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azatirel is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azatirel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Azatirel. If you are pregnant, do not take Azatirel without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Azatirel safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Azatirel. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Azatirel on the Kidneys?
Azatirel has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azatirel on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azatirel on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azatirel on the Heart?
Azatirel is rarely harmful for the heart.
Azatirel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azatirel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azatirel habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Azatirel.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Azatirel can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Azatirel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azatirel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azatirel
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Azatirel and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azatirel
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Azatirel.
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; Vidaza (azacitidine)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Celazadine® (azacitidine)