MDS Plus 100mg Injection

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

MDS Plus 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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General Information

Contains

Azacitidine (100mg)

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Adley Formulations

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

MDS Plus 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 MDS Plus Injection

Benefits of MDS Plus 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. MDS Plus 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
MDS Plus 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. MDS Plus 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 MDS Plus 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 MDS Plus

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

How to use MDS Plus Injection

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

How MDS Plus Injection works

MDS Plus 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.

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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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

MDS Plus 100mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

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

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

MDS Plus 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

MDS Plus 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of MDS Plus 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with advanced liver cancer.

Frequently asked questions

Is MDS Plus 100mg Injection a vesicant?

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

Does MDS Plus 100mg Injection cause hair loss?

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

Is MDS Plus 100mg Injection chemotherapy?

Yes. MDS Plus 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 MDS Plus 100mg Injection a cytotoxic drug?

Yes. MDS Plus 100mg Injection is a cytotoxic drug.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Glycosylamines

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:

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Marketer details

Name: Adley Formulations
Address: Adley Formulation, SCO- 42, Sector 12, Panchkula-134112, Haryana, India

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of MDS Plus Injection

Benefits of MDS Plus Injection

Side effects of MDS Plus Injection

How to use MDS Plus Injection

How MDS Plus Injection works

All substitutes for MDS Plus 100mg Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is MDS Plus 100mg Injection a vesicant?

Does MDS Plus 100mg Injection cause hair loss?

Is MDS Plus 100mg Injection chemotherapy?

Is MDS Plus 100mg Injection a cytotoxic drug?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Bone Marrow Smear Microscopy Examination

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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