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Side effect(s) of Azacitidine


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.

  Miscellaneous
- Tumor lysis syndrome, injection site necrosis and Sweet’s syndrome.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Azacitidine

Azacitidine(Vidaza) generic is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for blood cancer. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells by killing abnormal cells in the bone marrow.


Trade Names for Azacitidine


International :


Vidaza
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