Medicines based on Decitabine
Decitabine Information
Decitabine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Decitabine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Decitabine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Decitabine Benefits & Uses
Decitabine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Decitabine 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 |
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Decitabine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Decitabine is used -
Moderate
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
- Reduced blood platelets
- Edema
- Erythema
- Confusion
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Infection
- Nosebleed (Read More - How to stop a nosebleed)
- Diarrhoea
Common
Decitabine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Decitabine safe for pregnant women?
Decitabine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Decitabine safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Decitabine for breastfeeding women are not known.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Decitabine on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Decitabine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Decitabine on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Decitabine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Decitabine only after medical advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Decitabine on the Heart?
Decitabine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Decitabine with Other Drugs
Decitabine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Decitabine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Decitabine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Anemia
- Fungal Infections
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Allergy
Frequently asked Questions about Decitabine
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Is this Decitabine habit forming or addictive?
Decitabine does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Decitabine since it does not cause drowsiness.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Decitabine only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Decitabine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Decitabine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Decitabine
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Decitabine with food.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Decitabine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Decitabine with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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