Azatend-O 200 mg tablet consists of the active ingredient Azacitidine. It is used for treating adults with blood conditions, namely Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, and Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), if they are considered ineligible for stem cell transplant.
In Myelodysplastic Syndrome, the bone marrow does not produce healthy blood cells due to its lack of function. Acute Myeloid Leukemia is a type of bone marrow cancer caused by the release of incompletely formed blood cells into the bloodstream. Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia is a rare form of blood cancer caused by an increased number of monocytes of the white blood cells.
Uses of Azatend O 200mg Tablet
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 of Azatend O 200mg Tablet
Azatend-O 200 mg tablet binds to RNA and DNA, interrupts their activity in actively multiplying cells, and exhibits a toxic effect on cancer cells. Interaction of Azatend O 200mg Tablet with other drugsInform 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 Azatend-O 200 mg tablet and cause undesirable side effects.More Information about Azatend O 200mg Tablet Store at 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.How to consume Azatend O 200mg TabletTake Azatend-O 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 for Azatend O 200mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Azatend-O 200 mg tablets are not intended for use during pregnancy. Talk to your physician if you are pregnant or think you could be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Consult your physician for advice on taking Azatend-O 200 mg tablets if you are a breastfeeding mother
Lungs
Inform your physician before taking Azatend-O 200 mg tablets if you have any lung problems.
Liver
Inform your physician before you take Azatend-O 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 Azatend-O 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 Azatend-O 200 mg tablets.
Side Effects of Azatend O 200mg TabletSide effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
Drowsiness
Shivering
Jaundice
Stomach bloating
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Reduced urination
Increased thirst
Dizziness
Confusion
Chest pain
Breathlessness
Allergies
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
Word of AdviceInform the doctor if the patient has any allergy reactions, respiratory problems, kidney, liver, or heart problems, and medication taken for different medical conditions before taking this tablet as they worsen the condition. Avoid using this tablet if the patient is planning for pregnancy or during pregnancy and in breastfeeding mothers as this medicine causes harmful effects on the developing baby. Take this tablet only under the supervision of the physician. Doctors will decide the dose based on the patient's height, weight, and general condition. FAQs Q 1. How to use Azatend-O 200 mg tablet?
Take Azatend-O 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. Azatend-O 200 mg tablet is orally administered. Take the tablets as a whole with water. Do not chew, break or crush the tablets.
Q 2. Does Azatend-O 200 mg tablet cause hair loss?
No, Azatend-O 200 mg tablet does not cause hair loss even after using it for a prolonged period of time.
Q 3. How does Azatend-O 200 mg tablet work?
Azatend-O 200 mg tablet binds to RNA and DNA, interrupts their activity in actively multiplying cells, and exhibits a toxic effect on cancer cells.
Q 4. Is Azatend-O 200 mg chemotherapy?
Yes. Azatend-O 200 mg tablets is a chemotherapy used in the treatment of cancers. It interferes with the cell's DNA synthesis and decreases growth and multiplication (cytotoxic effect).
Q 5. What are the side effects of Azatend-O 200 mg tablets?
The common side effects of Azatend-O 200 mg tablets are Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, tiredness, decreased appetite, rashes, redness of the skin, dizziness, joint pain, headache, sore throat, and nose.
Q 6. Is it safe to drive after taking Azatend-O 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 of Azatend O 200mg Tablet
Molecule name: Azacitidine
Therapeutic class: Anti-metabolites
Pharmacological class: Anti-Neoplastics
Indications:
1. Treat advanced or metastatic non-small lung cancer (NSCLC),
2. To Treat Advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Основные характеристики
Manufacturer
ZYDUS CADILA
Origin of Medicine
India
Price for
14 Tablet(s) In A Strip
Salt Composition
Azacitidine
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