Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Dacogen
(decitabine)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed de novo or secondary acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification, who are not candidates for standard induction chemotherapy.
Common Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain decitabine as their active ingredient composition:
Dacogen
Janssen-Cilag International N.V.
Inaqovi
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Netherlands B.V.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
decitabine
Category
Antineoplastic agents
Manufacturer
Janssen-Cilag International N.V.
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