Azacitidine
Azacitidine
A nucleoside metabolic inhibitor used to treat adults with certain subtypes of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), including refractory anemia, refractory anemia with excess blasts, and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia.
Form
Injection
Uses
3
Side effects
5
Category
Oncology
What is Azacitidine used for?
- Treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) subtypes in adults
- Management of refractory anemia with or without ringed sideroblasts when accompanied by neutropenia or thrombocytopenia
- Treatment of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMMoL)
Azacitidine side effects
The following side effects have been reported for Azacitidine. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.
Azacitidine warnings & precautions
- May cause serious liver toxicity in patients with severe pre-existing hepatic impairment.
- Can cause renal toxicity; monitor kidney function during treatment.
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