Azacytin 200mg Tablet

Introduction to Azacytin 200mg Tablet

Azacytin 200 mg tablet consists of the active ingredient Azacitidine. It is used for treating adults with blood conditions, namely Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, and Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), if they are considered ineligible for stem cell transplant.

In Myelodysplastic Syndrome, the bone marrow does not produce healthy blood cells due to its lack of function. Acute Myeloid Leukemia is a type of bone marrow cancer caused by the release of incompletely formed blood cells into the bloodstream. Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia is a rare form of blood cancer caused by an increased number of monocytes of the white blood cells.

Therapeutic Effects of Azacytin 200mg Tablet

Azacytin 200 mg tablet binds to RNA and DNA, interrupts their activity in actively multiplying cells, and exhibits a toxic effect on cancer cells.

Interaction of Azacytin 200mg Tablet with other drugs

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Azacytin 200 mg tablet and cause undesirable side effects.

More Information about Azacytin 200mg Tablet

Store at 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.

How to consume Azacytin 200mg Tablet

Take Azacytin 200 mg only under the supervision of your physician. Your physician will decide the dose based on your height, weight, and general condition. The tablet is orally administered. Take it as a whole with water. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet.

Safety Advices for Azacytin 200mg Tablet

Pregnancy

Azacytin 200 mg tablets are not intended for use during pregnancy. Talk to your physician if you are pregnant or think you could be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Consult your physician for advice on taking Azacytin 200 mg tablets if you are a breastfeeding mother

Lungs

Inform your physician before taking Azacytin 200 mg tablets if you have any lung problems.

Liver

Inform your physician before you take Azacytin 200 mg tablets if you are diagnosed with a tumor in the liver cells.

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azacytin 200 mg tablets. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is unsafe to drive after taking this injection as it causes dizziness and patients lack concentration and alertness. So, avoid driving and handling heavy machinery after taking Azacytin 200 mg tablets.

Side Effects of Azacytin 200mg Tablet

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

Drowsiness
Shivering
Jaundice
Stomach bloating
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Reduced urination
Increased thirst
Dizziness
Confusion
Chest pain
Breathlessness
Allergies

Common:

Disturbances in the blood count (RBC, WBC, Platelets)
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Constipation
Tiredness
Skin reactions like redness and pain at the site of the tablet
Decreased appetite
Dizziness
Pain in extremities
Joint pain
Stomach pain
Headache
Sore nose and throat
Rashes and bruising

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