Generic name:azacitidine [ ay-za-SYE-ti-deen ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antineoplastics
What is Onureg?
Onureg is a prescription medicine used for continued treatment of adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who:
- had a first complete remission (CR) following intensive induction chemotherapy with or without recovery of your blood cell counts, and
- who are not able to complete intensive curative therapy.
It is not known if Onureg is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
Warnings
Both men and women using Onureg should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Azacitidine can harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Onureg if you are allergic to azacitidine.
To make sure Onureg is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease; or
Azacitidine can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine.
If you are a woman, you may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. Do not use Onureg if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine. If you take Onureg, keep using birth control for at least 6 months after your last dose.
If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. If you take Onureg, keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose.
Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using Onureg.
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