Azacitidine (Intas) TM
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Active ingredients: azacitidine
Pack: Azacitidine (Intas) 100 mg powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: AZACITIDINE INTAS azacitidine 100mg powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
AZACITIDINE INTAS is indicated for the treatment of patients with, Intermediate-2 and High-risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) according to the International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS), , Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMMoL (10-29 percent marrow blasts without Myeloproliferative Disorder)), , Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with 20-30 percent blasts and multi-lineage dysplasia, according to World Health Organisation Classification (WHO), ,in whom allogenic stem cell transplantation is not indicated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White lyophilized powder or cake filled in a type-I clear glass vial
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 Vial pack pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient azacitidine
This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy. You should discuss this medicine with your doctor or pharmacist. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
