Decitabine 50 mg/20mL
Decitabine · INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION · Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Decitabine is a injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution containing decitabine at 50 mg/20mL, taken intravenous. Manufactured by Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc..
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- Decitabine
- Generic Name
- Decitabine
- NDC Code (Product)
71288-119- Manufacturer
- Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Strength
- 50 mg/20mL
- Dosage Form
- INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION
- Route
- INTRAVENOUS
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- ANDA212959
- Drug Class
- Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor [EPC]
- Marketing Start
- 07/02/2021
Recall History
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification for Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC) test for unfiltered bulk for decitabine for injection.
InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Failure to water content and impurity
Infusion Options, Inc.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Side Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Decitabine for Injection is indicated for treatment of adult patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) including previously treated and untreated, de novo and secondary MDS of all French-American-British subtypes (refractory anemia, refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts, refractory anemia with excess blasts, refractory anemia with excess blasts in transformation, and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia) and intermediate-1, intermediate-2, and high-risk International Prognostic Scoring System groups. Decitabine for Injection is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated for treatment of adult patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) including previously treated and untreated, de novo and secondary MDS of all French-American-British subtypes (refractory anemia, refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts, refractory anemia with excess blasts, refractory anemia with excess blasts in transformation, and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia) and intermediate-1, intermediate-2, and high-risk International Prognostic Scoring System groups. ( 1 )
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Three Day Regimen : Administer Decitabine for Injection at a dose of 15 mg/m 2 by continuous intravenous infusion over 3 hours repeated every 8 hours for 3 days. Repeat cycle every 6 weeks. ( 2.1 ) Five Day Regimen : Administer Decitabine for Injection at a dose of 20 mg/m 2 by continuous intravenous infusion over 1 hour repeated daily for 5 days. Repeat cycle every 4 weeks. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage Pre-Medications and Baseline Testing Consider pre-medicating for nausea with antiemetics. Conduct baseline laboratory testing: complete blood count (CBC) with platelets, serum hepatic panel, and serum creatinine. Decitabine for Injection Regimen Options Three Day Regimen Administer Decitabine for Injection at a dose of 15 mg/m 2 by continuous intravenous infusion over 3 hours repeated every 8 hours for 3 days. Repeat cycles every 6 weeks upon hematologic recovery (ANC at least 1,000/mcL and platelets at least 50,000/mcL) for a minimum of 4 cycles. A complete or partial response may take longer than 4 cycles. Delay and reduce dose for hematologic toxicity [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Five Day Regimen Administer Decitabine for Injection at a …
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drug interaction studies with decitabine have not been conducted. In vitro studies in human liver microsomes suggest that decitabine is unlikely to inhibit or induce cytochrome P450 enzymes. In vitro metabolism studies have suggested that decitabine is not a substrate for human liver cytochrome P450 enzymes. As plasma protein binding of decitabine is negligible (<1%), interactions due to displacement of more highly protein bound drugs from plasma proteins are not expected.
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Most common adverse reactions (> 50%) are neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, and pyrexia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sagent Pharmaceuticals at 1-866-625-1618 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of Decitabine for Injection was studied in 3 single-arm studies (N = 66, N = 98, N = 99) and 1 controlled supportive care study (N = 83 Decitabine for Injection, N = 81 supportive care). The data described below reflect exposure to Decitabine for Injection in 83 patients in the MDS trial. In the trial, patients received 15 mg/m 2 intravenously every 8 hours for 3 days every 6 weeks. The median number of Decitabine for Injection cycles was 3 (range 0 to 9). Most Common Adverse R…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decitabine used for?
Decitabine contains Decitabine. It is a injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution taken intravenous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is Decitabine a controlled substance?
Decitabine is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for Decitabine?
The generic name for Decitabine is Decitabine. There are 3 other brand versions of Decitabine.
What is the NDC code for Decitabine 50 mg/20mL?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for Decitabine 50 mg/20mL is 71288-119, listed by Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc..