Decintas 30mg Injection

Brand Name Decintas 30mg Injection
Salt Composition

Decitabine (30mg)

Strength 30mg
Product Form Injection
Pack 1 Injection in 1 Vial
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Anti-Cancer

SubCategory

Blood Cancer

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd,Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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    Medical Description of Decintas 30mg Injection

    Decintas 30mg Injection contains Decitabine 30mg used to treat Myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia. It is not recommended in children. It is used alone or in combination with other medications. It helps to inhibit the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.


    Decintas 30mg Injection Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions Myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia

     


    Decintas 30mg Injection Benefits

    Myelodysplastic syndrome

    It is also called preleukemia. It occurs when our blood cells do not form or work properly. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, pallor, anemia, thrombocytopenia, bleeding, and leucopenia

    Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    It is also called acute myelogenous leukemia. This cancer occurs in the bone marrow and causes an increase in white blood cells. It occurs due to genetic changes in the stem cells which are produced by the bone marrow. Symptoms include easy bleeding, fever, weight loss, loss of appetite, night sweats, fatigue, and bone pain


    Decintas 30mg Injection Indication

    The Decintas 30mg Injection is prescribed in the following indications as Myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia

     


    Mechanism of action of Decintas 30mg Injection

    Decintas 30mg Injection contains Decitabine 30mg is an anti-cancer medication, DNA Methylation Inhibitor. After phosphorylation and inhibition of DNA methyltransferase, decitabine cause hypomethylation of DNA and cell death.


    How Decintas 30mg Injection works

    Decintas 30mg Injection contains Decitabine 30mg is an anti-cancer medication, DNA Methylation Inhibitor. It produces its action by interfering with the DNA and RNA of the abnormal cells which prevent the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.


    Decintas 30mg Injection Contraindication

    Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Decitabine


    Decintas 30mg Injection Side Effects

    • Neutropenia
    • Anemia
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Cough
    • Constipation
    • Diarrhea
    • Hypoglycemia
    • Headache
    • Insomnia
    • Peripheral edema
    • Pneumonia
    • Limb pain
    • Rash
    • Back pain
    • Hair loss
    • Low blood platelets
    • Neutrophils


    FAQs for Decintas 30mg Injection

    • Does Decintas 30mg Injection cause hair loss?

    No, the use of this medicine does not cause hair loss

    • What lab tests are important before starting the Decintas 30mg Injection?

    Your doctor will advise you to take blood pressure, thyroid function, kidney function, liver, and pancreatic function tests, complete blood count, urine test

    • What if I don’t get better after using the Decintas 30mg Injection?

    Kindly consult with your doctor even you didn’t feel well after completing the full course of treatment


    Precautions and general warning of Decintas 30mg Injection

    Alcohol

    It is not clear that consuming alcohol is safe while you are receiving this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Pregnancy

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Breast Feeding

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Kidney Problem

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having a renal impairment. Adjust the dose as per the requirement. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Liver Disease

    Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients with liver dysfunction. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Decintas 30mg Injection

    Decintas 30mg Injection comes in a powder for injection. It is injected by a health care professional in doctor clinics, hospitals. Use the injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult together with your doctor.


    Use of Decintas 30mg Injection in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor


    Use of Decintas 30mg Injection in children

    Safety and efficacy are not established in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Decintas 30mg Injection in Elderly Patients

    Decintas 30mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    • Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with renal and hepatic impairment
    • The use of this medicine may cause serious myelosuppression and bone marrow suppression
    • Kindly avoid this medicine if you are pregnant because it may cause fetal harm


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
    • You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease
    • You develop shortness of breath

     


    General instructions

    Decitabine 30mg is used to treat Myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia. It produces its action by interfering with the DNA and RNA of the abnormal cells which prevent the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.


    Drug Interaction of Decintas 30mg Injection

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    Palifermin

    Use alternative drugs because the use of palifermin increases the toxicity of the decitabine by increasing the severity and duration of oral mucositis

    Cholera vaccine

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of decitabine decreases the effect of cholera vaccine by immunosuppressive effect and it also increases the risk for infection

    Dichlorphenamide

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine decreases the effect of serum potassium

    Hydroxyurea

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine increases the risk of myelosuppression

    Drug-Food Interaction

    No data available kindly consult with your doctor

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Hematological toxicity

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hematological toxicity because the use of this medicine is associated with neutropenia and thrombocytopenia


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 30°C room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.

     


    Fast Tag

    • Decitabine 30mg is an anti-cancer medication, DNA Methylation Inhibitor
    • It is used to treat Myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia
    • Kindly avoid taking this medicine while you are pregnant
    • Avoid consuming alcohol while you are receiving this medicine because it may increase the risk of developing serious side effects.