Review the side-effects of Azacitidine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Nausea, anemia, decrease in blood cells, vomiting, pyrexia, diarrhea, injection site redness, constipation and skin discoloration.
Blood- Anemia.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal tenderness, constipation, diarrhea, gum bleeding, loose stools, bleeding of mouth, nausea, vomiting and mouth ulcer.
General - Chest pain, injection site bruising, redness, pain, pigmentation, itching, swelling; lethargy, uneasiness and fever.
Infections - Pneumonia and upper respiratory tract infection.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, chest wall pain and muscle pain.
Central Nervous system - Dizziness, headache, anxiety and sleeplessness.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Skin - Dry skin, discoloration, redness, rash, scar and hives.
Heart - Blood clot, low blood pressure, and red spots.
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Miscellaneous- Tumor lysis syndrome, injection site necrosis and Sweet’s syndrome.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Nausea, anemia, decrease in blood cells, vomiting, pyrexia, diarrhea, injection site redness, constipation and skin discoloration.
Blood- Anemia.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal tenderness, constipation, diarrhea, gum bleeding, loose stools, bleeding of mouth, nausea, vomiting and mouth ulcer.
General - Chest pain, injection site bruising, redness, pain, pigmentation, itching, swelling; lethargy, uneasiness and fever.
Infections - Pneumonia and upper respiratory tract infection.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, chest wall pain and muscle pain.
Central Nervous system - Dizziness, headache, anxiety and sleeplessness.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Skin - Dry skin, discoloration, redness, rash, scar and hives.
Heart - Blood clot, low blood pressure, and red spots.
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Miscellaneous- Tumor lysis syndrome, injection site necrosis and Sweet’s syndrome.
