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Name: Decitabine

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Indications & Dose:

Treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia in patients over 65 years of age who are not candidates for standard induction chemotherapy


BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION


Elderly: (consult local protocol)

Contraindications:

Cautions:


  1. History of severe congestive heart failure . history of unstable cardiac disease

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Interaction:

Warnings:

Men must avoid fathering a child during and for 3 months after treatment.


PREGNANCY Avoid (teratogenic in animal studies).


BREAST FEEDING Discontinue breast-feeding.


HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT Manufacturer advises caution


RENAL IMPAIRMENT Manufacturer advises caution


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Lactations:

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