Vidaza TM
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Active ingredients: azacitidine
Pack: Vidaza 100 mg powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VIDAZA azacitidine 100mg powder for injectionConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
a)Intermediate-2 and High-risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) according to the International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS), b)Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMMoL 10%-29% marrow blasts without Myeloproliferative Disorder)), c) Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) with 20-30% 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
- Subcutaneous
- White to off-white powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- See Product information for shelf life
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial 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
