Decintas 50 Injection
Brand Name | Decintas 50 Injection |
Salt Composition |
Decitabine (50mg) |
Strength | 50mg |
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. |
You Save : Rs.850.01 Inclusive of all taxes
- Neutropenia
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Cough
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Hypoglycemia
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Peripheral edema
- Pneumonia
- Limb pain
- Rash
- Back pain
- Hair loss
- Low blood platelets
- Neutrophils
- Does Decintas 50 Injection cause hair loss?
- What lab tests are important before starting the Decintas 50 Injection?
- What if I don’t get better after using the Decintas 50 Injection?
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Decitabine 50 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.
Medical Description of Decintas 50 Injection
Decintas 50 Injection contains Decitabine 50 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 50 Injection Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions Myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia
Decintas 50 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 50 Injection Indication
The Decintas 50 Injection is prescribed in the following indications as Myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia
Mechanism of action of Decintas 50 Injection
Decintas 50 Injection contains Decitabine 50 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 50 Injection works
Decintas 50 Injection contains Decitabine 50 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 50 Injection Contraindication
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Decitabine
Decintas 50 Injection Side Effects
FAQs for Decintas 50 Injection
No, the use of this medicine does not cause hair loss
Your doctor will advise you to take blood pressure, thyroid function, kidney function, liver, and pancreatic function tests, complete blood count, urine test
Kindly consult with your doctor even you didn’t feel well after completing the full course of treatment
Precautions and general warning of Decintas 50 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 50 Injection
Decintas 50 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 50 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 50 Injection in children
Safety and efficacy are not established in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Decintas 50 Injection in Elderly Patients
Decintas 50 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
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Decitabine 50 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 50 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).
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