Review the side-effects of Decitabine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets, fatigue, fever, nausea, cough, constipation, diarrhea, and sugar.
Blood - Inflammation of lymph nodes.
Heart - Lung swelling, low blood pressure and blood clot events.
Eye - Blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, abdominal pain, mouth ulcer, indigestion, gum bleeding, piles, loose stools, tongue ulceration, difficulty in swallowing, lip ulceration, abdominal distension, abdominal pain upper, gastro-esophageal reflux disease and burning mouth syndrome (BMS).
General - Swelling in the extremities, rigors, pain, lethargy, tenderness, fall, chest discomfort, uneasiness, injection site swelling, pain and irritation.
Liver - Increase in liver enzyme levels.
Injury - Transfusion reaction and abrasion.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite, dehydration and decrease in blood minerals.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, pain in limb, back pain, chest wall pain and muscle pain.
Central Nervous system - Headache, dizziness, sensory loss, sleeplessness, confusion, and anxiety.
Genitourinary - Painful urination, urinary frequency and urinary tract infection.
Respiratory - Cough, crackles lung, decreased breath sounds and oxygen.
Skin - Blister, redness, rash, lesion, itching, hair loss, hives and swelling in the face.
Dacogen
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets, fatigue, fever, nausea, cough, constipation, diarrhea, and sugar.
Blood - Inflammation of lymph nodes.
Heart - Lung swelling, low blood pressure and blood clot events.
Eye - Blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, abdominal pain, mouth ulcer, indigestion, gum bleeding, piles, loose stools, tongue ulceration, difficulty in swallowing, lip ulceration, abdominal distension, abdominal pain upper, gastro-esophageal reflux disease and burning mouth syndrome (BMS).
General - Swelling in the extremities, rigors, pain, lethargy, tenderness, fall, chest discomfort, uneasiness, injection site swelling, pain and irritation.
Liver - Increase in liver enzyme levels.
Injury - Transfusion reaction and abrasion.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite, dehydration and decrease in blood minerals.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, pain in limb, back pain, chest wall pain and muscle pain.
Central Nervous system - Headache, dizziness, sensory loss, sleeplessness, confusion, and anxiety.
Genitourinary - Painful urination, urinary frequency and urinary tract infection.
Respiratory - Cough, crackles lung, decreased breath sounds and oxygen.
Skin - Blister, redness, rash, lesion, itching, hair loss, hives and swelling in the face.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Decitabine
Decitabine(Dacogen) generic is a nucleoside analog, prescribed for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). It blocks cell growth in the body.Trade Names for Decitabine
International :
Dacogen
