Vidaza

Generic name:azacitidine [ ay-za-SYE-ti-deen ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antineoplastics

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Nov 13, 2020.

What is Vidaza?

Vidaza is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Vidaza injection is used to treat certain types of bone marrow cancers and blood cell disorders.

Vidaza is supplied as lyophilized powder in 100 mg single-dose injection vials.

Warnings

Both men and women using Vidaza should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Azacitidine can harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine.

You should not receive Vidaza if you have advanced liver cancer.

Azacitidine can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. You may get an infection or bleed more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection (fever, chills, body aches).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Vidaza if you are allergic to azacitidine.

You should not be treated with Vidaza injection if you are allergic to mannitol, or if you have advanced liver cancer.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• kidney disease; or

• liver disease.

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 Vidaza if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine.

• If you are a man...