Vidaza
multilineage dysplasia, induction chemotherapy, Anemia, Refractory + 11 more
Treatment
4 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Vidaza
Treatment for
multilineage dysplasia
What is Vidaza
Azacitidine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Azacytidine is a type of drug used to treat cancer. It works by inhibiting an enzyme called DNA methyltransferase, which helps to prevent the growth of tumors. It also works by blocking the production of RNA, which is essential for cell growth. Azacytidine has been used as an anti-cancer drug for many years.
Vidaza
is the brand name
Vidaza Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Vidaza
Azacitidine
2004
34
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Azacitidine, commonly known as Vidaza, is approved by the FDA for 4 uses like multilineage dysplasia and Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute .
multilineage dysplasia
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Effectiveness
How Vidaza Affects Patients
Azacitidine is thought to work against cancer by changing the way DNA is made and by killing abnormal cells in the bone marrow. It does this by affecting the way cells use and make DNA. Azacitidine is most effective when cells are rapidly dividing, as normal cells that aren't dividing don't react to it. Once inside cells, it is changed into other forms which disrupt the way the cell makes RNA and proteins, as well as DNA. Azacitidine is most effective when cells are in the S-phase of the cell cycle.
How Vidaza works in the body
Azacitidine is a medication that works by preventing the growth of cancer cells. It does this by blocking the activity of DNA methyltransferase, which stops the cells from reproducing. It also has a toxic effect on the cells, causing them to die. Azacitidine is incorporated into DNA and RNA, which disrupts the cells' ability to produce proteins, which leads to their death.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Vidaza is contingent upon the determined condition, including induction chemotherapy, 20-30% blasts and Anemia. The measure of dosage shifts as indicated by the strategy of delivery (e.g. Subcutaneous or Tablet - Oral) specified in the chart below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Complete Remission
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Anemia
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
multilineage dysplasia
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Blood Transfusion
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
induction chemotherapy
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Complete Blood Count
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Anemia, Refractory
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Anemia
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Malignant Neoplasms
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
neutropenia and/or thrombocytopenia
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Anemia
100.0 mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 300.0 mg
, Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Powder, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Intravenous; Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Subcutaneous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension - Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Warnings
Vidaza has two prohibitions and should not be taken when you are dealing with any of the conditions given in the following table.
Vidaza Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Liver Neoplasms
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Azacitidine may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Vidaza.
Common Vidaza Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Azacitidine is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Azacitidine is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abatacept
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Azacitidine is combined with Abatacept.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Azacitidine is combined with Abetimus.
Acteoside
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Azacitidine is combined with Acteoside.
Vidaza Toxicity & Overdose Risk
A patient who overdosed on azacitidine reported experiencing diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. The patient had received a single IV dose of nearly 4 times the recommended starting dose (290 mg/m2).
Vidaza Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Vidaza?
Currently, 367 active studies are examining the potential benefits of Vidaza for treating Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Blood Transfusion and Multilineage Dysplasia.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
267 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 4, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1
Complete Remission
0 Actively Recruiting
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
54 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Anemia, Refractory
0 Actively Recruiting
Blood Transfusion
0 Actively Recruiting
induction chemotherapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Complete Blood Count
0 Actively Recruiting
Anemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Anemia
0 Actively Recruiting
neutropenia and/or thrombocytopenia
0 Actively Recruiting
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
0 Actively Recruiting
Malignant Neoplasms
0 Actively Recruiting
Anemia
0 Actively Recruiting
multilineage dysplasia
0 Actively Recruiting
Vidaza Reviews: What are patients saying about Vidaza?
5
Patient Review
11/16/2012
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
5
Patient Review
9/18/2013
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
5
Patient Review
3/6/2019
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
4.3
Patient Review
1/22/2010
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
4.3
Patient Review
1/2/2011
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
3.7
Patient Review
1/5/2012
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
3.7
Patient Review
9/11/2011
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
3.3
Patient Review
5/4/2010
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
3.3
Patient Review
1/18/2013
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
3.3
Patient Review
8/4/2015
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
3
Patient Review
5/16/2009
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
2.3
Patient Review
3/31/2010
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
2
Patient Review
5/9/2014
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
1.7
Patient Review
4/2/2014
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
1.7
Patient Review
3/17/2017
Vidaza for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
Patient Q&A Section about vidaza
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the success rate of Vidaza?
"Vidaza has been shown to help 40% of patients with TP53-mutated myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia, 20% of whom achieve complete remission. However, the duration of the response is relatively short, and the overall survival rate is six months."
Answered by AI
Is Vidaza considered chemo?
"Azacitadine is the generic name for the cancer drugs Vidaza or Onureg. Sometimes, health care professionals will use the trade name or the generic name when referring to the drug."
Answered by AI
How long can you stay on Vidaza?
"We recommend that patients be treated with azacitidine for at least 6 months, and that in patients who achieve a documented response or stable disease (sd), treatment be continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs."
Answered by AI
What is the drug Vidaza used for?
"Azacitidine is a cancer treatment, also called by its brand name, Vidaza. It is a treatment for people who can't have high dose treatment with a stem cell transplant for chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML) or acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)."
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