Azacitidine (Vidaza)

Alternate Name: PremierPro Rx azaCITIDine

Dosage Form: Suspension Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MG

Warnings: Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness Swelling in your hands, ankles, feet, or face Skin wound that does not heal or looks infected (red and swollen) Shortness of breath, cold sweat, and bluish skin Seizures or tremors Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Pain, redness, or swelling where the shot is given Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting treatment. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 3 months after the last dose. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 1 week after the last dose. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including tumors), or an infection. This medicine may cause tumor lysis syndrome. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen. Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. Oral routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

Food Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or any infections., Do not breastfeed while you are being given this medicine., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen., This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.