DeciGet Box of 1’s
| Manufacturer | AMB HK Enterprises Inc |
|---|---|
| Origin of Medicine | India |
| Packing Type | Lyophilized Powder for Inj. (IV) in Vial |
Decitabine is a chemotherapy medication that reduces the growth of cancer cells. It treats myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) like acute myeloid leukemia. MDS happens when your blood stem cells don’t become healthy blood cells.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Decitabine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects of decitabine may include:
Decitabine is in a class of medications called hypomethylation agents, which help the bone marrow produce normal blood cells and kill abnormal cells in the bone marrow. It is given to help increase blood cell counts, reduce the risk of infection, reduce the amount of blood transfusions needed, decrease the risk of bleeding, and to prevent MDS from transforming to acute leukemia. Decitabine kills abnormal cells in the bone marrow by inhibiting a process called DNA methylation, which is essential for cell reproduction.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Decitabine can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or the father is using decitabine.
This medicine may affect fertility (ability to have children) in men. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because decitabine can harm an unborn baby.
You should not breastfeed while using decitabine and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.
Q1. What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your decitabine injection.
Q2. What happens if I overdose?
Since decitabine is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
Q3. What should I avoid while receiving decitabine?
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection.
Avoid activities that may increase your risk of bleeding or injury. Use extra care to prevent bleeding while shaving or brushing your teeth.
Q4. What other drugs will affect decitabine?
Other drugs may affect decitabine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
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