Uses of Azakem Injection
Blood cancer
Azakem Injection side effects
Common
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Vomiting
Weakness
Nausea
Decreased potassium level in blood
Bruising
Fever
Chills
Diarrhea
Constipation
How to use Azakem Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Azakem Injection works
Azakem 100 mg Injection is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells in leukaemia. This kills the cancer cells and helps in normal maturation and growth of young blood cells in the bone marrow.
Azakem Injection related warnings
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azakem 100 mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Azakem 100 mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
UNSAFE
Azakem 100 mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Azakem 100 mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Azakem 100 mg Injection can cause side effects such as tiredness and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Azakem 100 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azakem 100 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Azakem 100 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azakem 100 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Azakem 100 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with advanced liver cancer.
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