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Azacitidine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Azacitidine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Azacitidine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Azacitidine 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
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azacitidine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azacitidine safe for pregnant women?
Azacitidine should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Azacitidine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Azacitidine. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Azacitidine on the Kidneys?
Azacitidine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azacitidine on the Liver?
Azacitidine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Azacitidine on the Heart?
Azacitidine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Azacitidine 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 Azacitidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azacitidine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Azacitidine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Azacitidine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Azacitidine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azacitidine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azacitidine
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Azacitidine, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azacitidine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azacitidine with alcohol will be.
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)