Azacitidine
· Trade Name
Vidaza
· Generic Name
AZACITIDINE
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
· How It Works
Medication restores normal cancer suppression gene function
· Serious Side Effects
anemia
bone marrow suppression
liver damage
kidney damage
heart failure
gastrointestinal bleeding
infections
dehydration
bone pain
convulsions
intracranial hemorrhage
allergic reactions
coughing blood
pneumonia
low blood pressure
· Common Side Effects
chest pain
chills
constipation
cough
bloody nose
nausea
anemia
vomiting
fever
bone marrow suppression
diarrhea
fatigue
bruising
shortness of breath
weakness
joint pain
headache
loss of appetite
back pain
contusion
dizziness
peripheral edema
Posted on March 26, 2009
