Product Description

Azakem 100mg Injection 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.

Before 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.

How to use

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

Uses

Treatment of Blood cancer
Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Side Effects

• Disturbances in the blood count (RBC, WBC, Platelets)
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Constipation
• Tiredness
• Skin reaction like redness and pain at the site of injection
• Decreased appetite
• Pain in extremities
• Joint pain
• Stomach pain

Storage

Store below 30℃