Decitas 30 Injection
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Product introduction
Decitas 30 Injection is used in the treatment of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). It is also used to treat patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It may be used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.
Decitas 30 Injection is also used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy. It is given as an injection into the vein under the 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 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever and lung infection. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have heart disease, 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. Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Decitas 30 Injection is also used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy. It is given as an injection into the vein under the 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 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever and lung infection. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have heart disease, 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. Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Decitas Injection
Benefits of Decitas Injection
In Myelodysplastic syndrome
Decitas 30 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. Decitas 30 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.
In Blood cancer
Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Decitas 30 Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but you should discuss the side effects and benefits of this medicine with your doctor. Let your doctor know if any of the side effects bothers you.
Side effects of Decitas 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 Decitas
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Fever
- Lung infection
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Nosebleeds
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Low blood platelets
- Diarrhea
- Pneumonia
How to use Decitas Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Decitas Injection works
Decitas 30 Injection interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Decitas 30 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Decitas 30 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
Decitas 30 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Decitas 30 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel tired or weak after using Decitas 30 Injection this could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel tired or weak after using Decitas 30 Injection this could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Decitas 30 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decitas 30 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Decitas 30 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Azacitidine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Antimetabolites
Interaction with drugs
Taking Decitas with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Do not consume Lenograstim from 24 hours before until 24 hours after undergoing cytot
Concomitant use may increase the risk of opportunistic infections.
Do not consume Natalizumab with Decitabine.
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Do not consume Decitabine from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrasti
Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Do not consume Decitabine from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Sargramostim. Pl
Concurrent use may increase the risk of infections. Decitabine may reduce efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not use Decitabine with Purified Vi Polysacchar
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Decitas Injection for?
Blood cancer
100%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Decitas 30 Injection?
No Side Effec*
50%
Headache
50%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
Is Decitas 30 Injection a vesicant?
Decitas 30 Injection is not a vesicant and is not known to cause severe local tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Decitas 30 Injection into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected.
How effective is Decitas 30 Injection?
The effectiveness of Decitas 30 Injection depends upon several factors including the patient's clinical condition, number of treatment cycles etc. and may vary depending upon the individual response.
Does Decitas 30 Injection cause hair loss?
Yes. Hair loss (alopecia) is among the known side effects of Decitas 30 Injection.
How is Decitas 30 Injection administered?
Decitas 30 Injection comes as a powder to be to be added to fluid and injected slowly over 3 hours into a vein (slow i.v infusion) by a doctor who is experienced in giving chemotherapy medications for cancer in a hospital or a clinic.
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Marketer details
Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
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