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Side effect(s) of Decitabine

Read the side effects of Decitabine as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Most Common - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets, fatigue, fever, nausea, cough, constipation, diarrhea, and sugar.

Blood - Inflammation of lymph nodes.

Heart - Lung swelling, low blood pressure and blood clot events.

Eye - Blurred vision.

Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, abdominal pain, mouth ulcer, indigestion, gum bleeding, piles, loose stools, tongue ulceration, difficulty in swallowing, lip ulceration, abdominal distension, abdominal pain upper, gastro-esophageal reflux disease and burning mouth syndrome (BMS).

General - Swelling in the extremities, rigors, pain, lethargy, tenderness, fall, chest discomfort, uneasiness, injection site swelling, pain and irritation.

Liver - Increase in liver enzyme levels.

Injury - Transfusion reaction and abrasion.

Metabolic - Loss of appetite, dehydration and decrease in blood minerals.

Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, pain in limb, back pain, chest wall pain and muscle pain.

Central Nervous system - Headache, dizziness, sensory loss, sleeplessness, confusion, and anxiety.

Genitourinary - Painful urination, urinary frequency and urinary tract infection.

Respiratory - Cough, crackles lung, decreased breath sounds and oxygen.

Skin - Blister, redness, rash, lesion, itching, hair loss, hives and swelling in the face.

Other Precautions : * Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Decitabine

Decitabine(Dacogen) generic is a nucleoside analog, prescribed for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). It blocks cell growth in the body.
More Info about Decitabine

International : 

Dacogen
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