DECITAS 50MG INJECTION

DECITAS 50MG INJECTION

  • Composition: Decitabine(50mg)
  • OTC & Wellness: General
  • Manufacturer by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Packaging Details: 1 vial(s) (1 injection each)
Rs. 8096.18    Rs. 8096.18   

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Food Interaction

It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Decitas 50mg injection at a fixed time.

Alcohol Interaction

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Interaction

Decitas 50mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor. WEIGH RISKS VS. BENEFITS

Expert Advice

You should undergo frequent examinations of complete blood count before every dosing cycle to check development of neutropenia (abnormally low white blood cell count) or thrombocytopenia (abnormally low count of platelets in the blood). You should regularly be monitor and treated accordingly for signs and symptoms of infections or any unusual bleeding as decitabine is known to suppress the activity of the immune system and affects blood clotting functions. Take extreme care to avoid pregnancy while on decitabine therapy. Consult your doctor if you get to know that you are pregnant.

Lactation Interaction

Decitas 50mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

Medicine Interaction

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FAQ

Q. Is decitabine a vesicant?|Decitabine is not a vesicant and is not known to cause severe local tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected decitabine into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected|Q. How effective is decitabine?|The effectiveness of decitabine depends upon several factors including the patient's clinical condition, number of treatment cycles etc. and may vary depending upon the individual response|Q. Does decitabine cause hair loss?|Yes. Hair loss (alopecia) is among the known side effects of decitabine