Azakem 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer. It is used for the treatment of adult patients with all subtypes of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor.

Azakem 100mg Injection is used to treat severe forms of a skin disease (psoriasis) and to treat several disorders of joint disorders leading to painful swelling and redness of the joints.

Uses of Azakem Injection

Benefits of Azakem Injection

In Blood cancer

Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Azakem 100mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome

Azakem 100mg Injection is used to treat myelodysplastic syndrome, a group of conditions in which the bone marrow produces blood cells that are abnormal in structure and function, and does not produce enough healthy blood cells. Azakem 100mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective, yet very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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Side effects of Azakem Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Azakem

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Vomiting
Weakness
Nausea
Decreased potassium level in blood
Bruise
Fever
Chills
Diarrhea
Constipation

How to use Azakem Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azakem 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Azakem 100mg 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.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Azakem 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Azakem 100mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Azakem 100mg Injection can cause side effects such as tiredness and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Azakem 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azakem 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Azakem 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azakem 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Azakem 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with advanced liver cancer.

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Quick tips

Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrimidine Nucleoside Analogue

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

abcde

Action Class

Antimetabolites

Patient concerns

Can blood cancer patients 1st stage do sex with normal girl Sir a blood cancer patients do sex with normal girl can any problem or cause doing with girl or side effect give suggestions Thanks

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Wait till blood cancer gets cured.

Blood Cancer. Is there any medicine to cure blood cancer.

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Case has to be seen in person

FAQs

Q. Is Azakem 100mg Injection a vesicant?

Azakem 100mg Injection is not a vesicant and is not known to cause severe local tissue damage upon extravasation (leaking of injected Azakem 100mg Injection into the surrounding tissues from the site of administration) when injected

Q. Does Azakem 100mg Injection cause hair loss?

No, Azakem 100mg Injection is not known to cause hair los

Q. Is Azakem 100mg Injection chemotherapy?

Yes. Azakem 100mg Injection is chemotherapy and a cytotoxic drug used in the treatment of various cancers. It is toxic to cancer cells and interferes with the cell's DNA synthesis, thus slowing down or stopping its growth and multiplication (cytotoxic effect)

Q. Is Azakem 100mg Injection a cytotoxic drug?

Yes. Azakem 100mg Injection is a cytotoxic drug.

Related lab tests

Bone Marrow Smear Microscopy Examination

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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