Directory of Drugs: Decitabine - Dacogen
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What Is Dacogen? Dacogen is an injectable medicine used to treat adults with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). MDS is a group of diseases affecting the bone marrow and blood cells. Dacogen has not been studied in children. Who Should Not Be Treated With Dacogen? You should not be given Dacogen if you are allergic to Dacogen or any of its ingredients. What Are The Risks? The following are the major potential risks and side effects of Dacogen therapy. However, this list is not complete. The following are the major possible risks and side effects of Dacogen therapy:
This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Dacogen. Your health care professional can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects. What Should I Tell My Healthcare Professional? Before you start taking Dacogen, tell your healthcare professional if you:
Can other Medicines or Food affect Dacogen? Dacogen and certain other medicines may interact with each other. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them with you to show your healthcare professional. How Should I Receive Dacogen? Dacogen is given by injection in a vein (I.V. infusion). Most importantly, Dacogen should not be taken without close supervision by a specialist who is expert in treating MDS. Date Created: August 15, 2006 |
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