How should I take cedazuridine and decitabine?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Cedazuridine and decitabine is given in a 28-day treatment cycle. You may need to use the medicine only during the first 5 days of each cycle. Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with this medicine.
Take cedazuridine and decitabine on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal.
Take the medicine at the same time each day.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Do not change your dose or stop using a medicine without your doctor's advice.
You may be given other medication to help prevent nausea or vomiting. Keep using that medication for as long as your doctor has prescribed.
If you vomit shortly after taking cedazuridine and decitabine, do not take another dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose time to take the medicine again.
Cedazuridine and decitabine affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Your doctor will need to examine you on a regular basis.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep each tablet in the blister pack until you are ready to take a dose.