
Azatirel 100mg Injection
Salt Composition: Azacitidine
Expiry Date: 01/2028
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1 vial(s)
About The Product
Chemotherapy drug., Bone Marrow Cancer
Description
Azatirel 100mg Injection is a chemotherapy drug which involves in the treatment of bone marrow cancer. The medication active ingredient is Azacitidine which works by stopping the production of cancer cells and preventing from multiplication of tumor cells in the body.
The medication belongs to the class of anti-metabolites which interfere with the with DNA or RNA synthesis, thereby slowing the growth of rapidly dividing malignant cells. A doctor's prescription is strictly required before using the medication, as the injection is not prescribed for the adult child under the age of 18.
Indication
Bone marrow cancer
Common Side Effects
- Some patients experience various symptoms which resolve on their own but some may require proper medical attention.
- Some of the side effects of Azatirel 100mg Injection are: ● Injection site reaction (pain, swelling or redness) ● Nausea ● Vomiting ● Weakness ● fever ● Chills ● Diarrhea ● Constipation ● Bruise
Dosage And Duration
- Azatirel 100mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication.
- Doctor recommended taking the injection with or without food at the fixed time.
- The injection is given once daily and after some time cycle repeats every few weeks.
- Total duration may involve multiple duration over months, depending on the response.
- The exact dose and number of days in each cycle are determined only by the oncologist.
- Do not self administer this medication under any circumstances.
Mechanism Of Action
Bone marrow cancer disrupts the production of healthy cells and weakens the immune system that decreases the body's ability to fight with the infection. Azatirel tablet is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor which works by inhibiting the cancer cells in DNA and prevent the body from multiplication of cancer cells.
The medicine kills abnormal cells while allowing normal cells to recover by improving overall bone marrow function.
Safety Advice
Reference
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