Decitabine, (Dacogen) works for treating myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a cancer of the blood/ bone marrow in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. Decitabine is also used to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It’s a doctor prescription (Decitabine) medicine.

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

Suggestion:

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.

Side effects:

The most common side effects of Decitabine are:

Redness/pain/bruising at the injection site, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, upset stomach, trouble sleeping, hair loss, or muscle/joint pain. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: confusion, easy bleeding/bruising, unusual tiredness, pale skin, mouth/tongue sores, swollen belly, shortness of breath.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.