Can I drink alcohol while taking Azacitidine?

As a general rule, check with your doctor or pharmacist before drinking alcohol while taking Azacitidine. Alcohol can increase side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and stomach issues.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Azacitidine?

If you miss a scheduled injection of Azacitidine, contact your doctor's office for guidance on when to take your next dose. Don't try to double up.

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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

Side effects

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

Common side effects of Azacitidine include:

Anemia

Neutropenia

Thrombocytopenia

Nausea

Vomiting

CommonModerateLess common

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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