Azadine 50 Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

All Details About Azadine 50 Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Azadine 50 Injection

Description:

Azadine 50 Injection is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer. It is used for the treatment of adult patients with all subtypes of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.

Azadine 50 Injection is given as an injection under the medical supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), vomiting, weakness, and nausea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. You must inform your doctor before taking any vaccination while on treatment with this medicine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the heart, liver, and kidney.

Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Azadine

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Vomiting
Weakness
Nausea
Decreased potassium level in blood
Bruise
Fever
Chills
Diarrhea
Constipation

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azadine 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Azadine 50 Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Azadine 50 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Azadine 50 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Azadine 50 Injection can cause side effects such as tiredness and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Azadine 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Azadine 50 Injection in patients with liver disease.
Employ of Azadine 50 Injection is not recommended in patients with advanced liver cancer.

FAQs:

Is Azadine 50 Injection a vesicant?

Azadine 50 Injection is not a vesicant and is not known to cause severe local tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Azadine 50 Injection into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected

Does Azadine 50 Injection cause hair loss?

No, Azadine 50 Injection is not known to cause hair los

Is Azadine 50 Injection chemotherapy?

Affirmative. Azadine 50 Injection is chemotherapy and a cytotoxic drug used in the treatment of various cancers. It is toxic to cancer cells and interferes with the cell's DNA synthesis, thus slowing down or stopping its growth and multiplication (cytotoxic effect)

Is Azadine 50 Injection a cytotoxic drug?

Affirmative. Azadine 50 Injection is a cytotoxic drug.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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