Azacitidine

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: Vidaza?
Brand Names: Canada: Vidaza?

Uses

It is used to treat some types of leukemias and bone marrow problems.
Azacitidine harms cancer cells causing their death.

Dosing

How to take
It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.

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