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Vidaza (Azacitidine Subcutaneous) - Drug Interactions, Contraindications, Overdosage, etc

 
 



DRUG INTERACTIONS

No formal clinical assessments of drug-drug interactions between VIDAZA and other agents have been conducted [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

OVERDOSAGE

One case of overdose with VIDAZA was reported during clinical trials. A patient experienced diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting after receiving a single IV dose of approximately 290 mg/m2, almost 4 times the recommended starting dose. The events resolved without sequelae, and the correct dose was resumed the following day. In the event of overdosage, the patient should be monitored with appropriate blood counts and should receive supportive treatment, as necessary. There is no known specific antidote for VIDAZA overdosage.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Advanced Malignant Hepatic Tumors

VIDAZA is contraindicated in patients with advanced malignant hepatic tumors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

Hypersensitivity to Azacitidine or Mannitol

VIDAZA is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to azacitidine or mannitol.

REFERENCES

  1. Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Health Care Settings. NIOSH Alert 2004-165.
  2. OSHA Technical Manual, TED 1-0.15A, Section VI: Chapter 2. Controlling Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Drugs. OSHA, 1999. http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_vi/otm_vi_2.html
  3. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. ASHP guidelines on handling hazardous drugs. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. (2006) 63:1172-1193.
  4. Polovich, M., White, J. M., & Kelleher, L.O. (eds.) 2005. Chemotherapy and biotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice (2nd. ed.) Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society.

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