what is vidaza used to treat
What is azacitidine (Vidaza)? Azacitidine is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Azacitidine is used to treat certain types of bone marrow cancers and blood cell disorders. Azacitidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Trade names: VidazaÂ®. Other name: 5-Azacitidine Drug type: Azacitidine is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) chemotherapy drug. This medication is classified as an antimetabolite and a demethylation agent. (For more detail, see How this drug works section below.) Treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)