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Azacytin 300mg Tablet
Uses of Azacytin 300mg Tablet
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia with 20-30% blasts in patients who are not eligible for Haemopoietic stem cell transplant
- High-risk Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Introduction to Azacytin 300mg Tablet
Azacytin 300 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 300mg Tablet
Azacytin 300 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 300mg 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 300 mg tablet and cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Azacytin 300mg Tablet
Store at 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.
How to consume Azacytin 300mg Tablet
Take Azacytin 300 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 300mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Azacytin 300 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 300 mg tablets if you are a breastfeeding mother
Lungs
Inform your physician before taking Azacytin 300 mg tablets if you have any lung problems.
Liver
Inform your physician before you take Azacytin 300 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 300 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 300 mg tablets.
Side Effects of Azacytin 300mg 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
Brand
Dr. Reddy Laboratories
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