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VIDAZA 100 mg S.C. ( Azacitidine 100 mg ) Vial
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VIDAZA 100 mg S.C. ( Azacitidine 100 mg ) Vial

What Vidaza is?
Vidaza is an anti-cancer agent which belongs to a group of medicines called ‘anti-metabolites’.
Vidaza contains the active substance ‘azacitidine’.
What Vidaza is used for?
Vidaza is used in adults who are not able to have a stem cell transplantation to treat: 
• higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).
• chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML). 
• acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
These are diseases which affect the bone marrow and can cause problems with normal blood cell production. 
Do not use Vidaza:
• if you are allergic to azacitidine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• if you have advanced liver cancer.
• if you are breast-feeding.
Warnings and precautions: 
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Vidaza:
• if you have decreased counts of platelets, red or white blood cells.
• if you have kidney disease.
• if you have liver disease.
• if you have ever had a heart condition or heart attack or any history of lung disease. Blood test You will have blood tests before you begin treatment with Vidaza and at the start of each period of treatment (called a ‘cycle’). This is to check that you have enough blood cells and that your liver and kidneys are working properly. Children and adolescents:
Vidaza is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below the age of 18.
Other medicines and Vidaza:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines. This is because Vidaza may affect the way some other medicines work. Also, some other medicines may affect the way Vidaza works.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility:
regnancy You should not use Vidaza during pregnancy as it may be harmful to the baby. Use an effective method of contraception during and up to 3 months after treatment. Tell your doctor straight away if you become pregnant during treatment. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding You should not breast-feed when using Vidaza. It is not known if this medicine passes into human milk.
Fertility Men should not father a child while receiving treatment with Vidaza. Use an effective method of contraception during and up to 3 months after treatment with this medicine. Talk to your doctor if you wish to conserve your sperm before starting this treatment.
Driving and using machines:
Do not drive or use any tools or machines if you experience side effects, such as tiredness.
How to use Vidaza:
Before giving you Vidaza, your doctor will give you another medicine to prevent nausea and vomiting at the start of each treatment cycle.
• The recommended dose is 75 mg per m2 body surface area. Your doctor will decide your dose of this medicine, depending on your general condition, height and weight. Your doctor will check your progress and may change your dose if necessary.
• Vidaza is given every day for one week, followed by a rest period of 3 weeks. This “treatment cycle” will be repeated every 4 weeks. You will usually receive at least 6 treatment cycles. This medicine will be given to you as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously) by a doctor or nurse. It may be given under the skin on your thigh, tummy or upper arm. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

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