Azacitidine

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Indications 3 Mechanism-of-action 4 Notes 5 More General Terms 6 Internet Database 7 References

Introduction

• Tradename: Vidaza ( FDA-approved in 2004)

Indications

• treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome

Mechanism-of-action

• biomimetic

Notes

• Manufacturer: Pharmion

More General Terms

• antineoplastic agent (chemotherapeutic agent)

Internet Database

PubChem: 9444
PubChem: 1804
PubChem: 166731

References

1. Prescriber's Letter 12(2): 2005 New Drugs Approved by the FDA in 2004 Detail-Document#: [1] (subscription needed) [2]
2. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary

azacitidine (Vidaza)