Azafab 100mg Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)

Azafab 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer. It is used for the treatment of adult patients with all subtypes of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.

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Azacitidine (100mg)

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Panacea Biotec Pharma Ltd

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Product introduction

Azafab 100mg Injection is given as an injection under the medical supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), vomiting, weakness, and nausea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. You must inform your doctor before taking any vaccination while on treatment with this medicine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the heart, liver, and kidney.

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.

Uses of Azafab Injection

Benefits of Azafab Injection

Blood cancer
Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Azafab 100mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome
Azafab 100mg Injection is used to treat myelodysplastic syndrome, a group of conditions in which the bone marrow produces blood cells that are abnormal in structure and function, and does not produce enough healthy blood cells. Azafab 100mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective, yet very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Azafab Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Azafab

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Vomiting
Weakness
Nausea
Decreased potassium level in blood
Bruise
Fever
Chills
Diarrhea
Constipation

How to use Azafab Injection

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

How Azafab Injection works

Azafab 100mg Injection is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells in leukaemia. This kills the cancer cells and helps in normal maturation and growth of young blood cells in the bone marrow.

All substitutes for Azafab 100mg Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azafab 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Azafab 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Azafab 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Azafab 100mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Azafab 100mg Injection can cause side effects such as tiredness and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Azafab 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azafab 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Azafab 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azafab 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Azafab 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with advanced liver cancer.

Frequently asked questions

Is Azafab 100mg Injection a vesicant?

Azafab 100mg Injection is not a vesicant and is not known to cause severe local tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Azafab 100mg Injection into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected

Does Azafab 100mg Injection cause hair loss?

No, Azafab 100mg Injection is not known to cause hair los

Is Azafab 100mg Injection chemotherapy?

Yes. Azafab 100mg Injection is chemotherapy and a cytotoxic drug used in the treatment of various cancers. It is toxic to cancer cells and interferes with the cell's DNA synthesis, thus slowing down or stopping its growth and multiplication (cytotoxic effect)

Is Azafab 100mg Injection a cytotoxic drug?

Yes. Azafab 100mg Injection is a cytotoxic drug.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrimidine Nucleoside Analogue

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Antimetabolites

Related lab tests

Bone Marrow Smear Microscopy Examination

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1700.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 112-13.
Azacitidine. Uxbridge, UK: Celgene Ltd.; 2008 [revised 30 Jul. 2018]. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

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