Acute Myeloid Leukemia with 20-30% blasts in patients who are not eligible for Haemopoietic stem cell transplant.
High-risk Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
Therapeutic effects:
BD Zadine 200 mg tablet binds to RNA and DNA, interrupts their activity in actively multiplying cells, and exhibits a toxic effect on cancer cells.
Interaction with other drugs:
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with BD Zadine 200 mg tablet and cause undesirable side effects.
How to consume:
Take BD Zadine 200 mg only under the supervision of your physician.
Your physician will decide the dose based on your height, weight and general condition.
The tablet is orally administered. Take it as a whole with water. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet.
Safety advices:
Pregnancy: BD Zadine 200 mg tablets are not intended for use during pregnancy.
Breast feeding: Consult your physician for advice on taking BD Zadine 200 mg tablets if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Lungs: Inform your physician before taking BD Zadine 200 mg tablets if you have any lung problems.
Liver: Inform your physician before you take BD Zadine 200 mg tablets if you are diagnosed with a tumor in the liver cells.
Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with BD Zadine 200 mg tablets. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: It is unsafe to drive after taking this injection as it causes dizziness and patients lack concentration and alertness. So, avoid driving and handling heavy machinery after taking BD Zadine 200 mg tablets.
Common: Disturbances in the blood count (RBC, WBC, Platelets), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, tiredness, skin reactions like redness and pain at the site of the tablet, decreased appetite, dizziness, pain in extremities, joint pain, stomach pain, headache, sore nose and throat, rashes and bruising.
FAQs:
How to use BD Zadine 200 mg tablet?
Take BD Zadine 200 mg tablet only under the supervision of the physician. Doctors will decide the dose based on the patient's height, weight, and general condition. BD Zadine 200 mg tablet is orally administered. Take the tablets as a whole with water. Do not chew, break or crush the tablets.
Does BD Zadine 200 mg tablet cause hair loss?
No, BD Zadine 200 mg tablet does not cause hair loss even after using it for a prolonged period of time.
How does BD Zadine 200 mg tablet work?
BD Zadine 200 mg tablet binds to RNA and DNA, interrupts their activity in actively multiplying cells, and exhibits a toxic effect on cancer cells.
Is BD Zadine 200 mg chemotherapy?
Yes. BD Zadine 200 mg tablets is chemotherapy used in the treatment of cancers. It interferes with the cell's DNA synthesis and decreases growth and multiplication (cytotoxic effect).
What are the side effects of BD Zadine 200 mg tablets?
The common side effects of BD Zadine 200 mg tablets are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, tiredness, decreased appetite, rashes, redness of the skin, dizziness, joint pain, headache, sore throat, and nose.
Is it safe to drive after taking BD Zadine 200 mg tablets?
It is unsafe to drive after taking this tablet as it causes dizziness and patients lack concentration and alertness. So, avoid driving and handling heavy machinery after taking this medication.
Fact box:
Molecule name: Azacitidine
Therapeutic class: Anti-metabolites
Pharmacological class: Anti-Neoplastics
Indications:
Treat advanced or metastatic non-small lung cancer (NSCLC).