Azafab 100mg Injection

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Composition FOR Azafab 100mg Injection

Azacitidine(100mg)

food interaction for Azafab Injection

alcohol interaction for Azafab Injection

pregnancy interaction for Azafab Injection

lactation interaction for Azafab Injection

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alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azafab 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Azafab 100mg Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
UNSAFE
Azafab 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Azafab 100mg Injection

Azacitidine(100mg)

Azafab injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of blood cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome.

How azafab injection works

Azafab 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.

Common side effects of azafab injection

Vomiting, Nausea, Fever, Diarrhea, Constipation, Low blood platelets, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Injection site redness, Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath), Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)

SUBSTITUTES FOR Azafab Injection

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Expert advice FOR Azafab Injection

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Azafab 100mg Injection

Azacitidine

Q. Is Azafab 100mg Injection a vesicant?
Azafab 100mg Injection is not a vesicant and is not known to cause severe local tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Azafab 100mg Injection into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected
Q. Does Azafab 100mg Injection cause hair loss?
No, Azafab 100mg Injection is not known to cause hair los
Q. Is Azafab 100mg Injection chemotherapy?
Yes. Azafab 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)
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Q. Is Azafab 100mg Injection a cytotoxic drug?
Yes. Azafab 100mg Injection is a cytotoxic drug.

Content on this page was last updated on 12 November, 2026, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)