200 mg and 300 mg film-coated tablets
azacitidine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Onureg is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg is a cancer medicine that belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0antimetabolites.\u00a0Onureg contains the active substance azacitidine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What Onureg is used for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg is used to treat adults with\u00a0acute myeloid leukemia\u00a0(AML).\u00a0It is a form of cancer that affects the\u00a0bone marrow\u00a0and can lead to problems with the production of normal\u00a0blood cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg is used to keep the disease under control ( remission – when the disease is milder or inactive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n How Onureg works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg works by preventing the growth of cancer cells.\u00a0Azacitidine, the active substance in Onureg, works by changing the way cells activate and deactivate genes.\u00a0It also reduces the production of new genetic material (\u00a0RNA\u00a0and\u00a0DNA\u00a0).\u00a0These mechanisms are thought to block the growth of cancer cells in\u00a0leukemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions about how Onureg works and why you have been given this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blood tests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You may have blood samples taken before you start taking Onureg and also while you are being treated with Onureg to make sure you have enough blood cells and that your liver and kidneys are working properly. Your doctor will decide how often you need to take blood samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any of these symptoms during treatment with Onureg, tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor may need to change your\u00a0dose, take a break or stop taking Onureg altogether.\u00a0Your doctor may prescribe other medicines to relieve these symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0This is because Onureg may affect the way some other medicines work.\u00a0Other medicines may also affect the way Onureg works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.\u00a0Men should not have children during treatment with Onureg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pregnancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should not take Onureg if you are pregnant as it may harm your baby. Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contraceptive<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a fertile woman, you should use an effective method of contraception while taking Onureg and up to 6 months after stopping treatment with Onureg. Men should use an effective method of contraception while taking Onureg and up to 3 months after stopping treatment with Onureg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will talk to you about which contraceptive method is most appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breast-feeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not breast-feed while you are being treated with Onureg as it may be harmful to your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fertility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg may affect your ability to have children. Talk to your doctor before using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may feel tired, weak, or have difficulty concentrating.\u00a0If you notice this or if you get any other\u00a0side effects, do not drive or use any tools or implements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg contains lactose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg contains lactose . If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg contains sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per tablet, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Consult a doctor if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much to take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg is given in treatment cycles of 28 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will tell you which dose to take. The doctor may decide to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always take Onureg exactly as your doctor has told\u00a0you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will give you medicine to reduce nausea and vomiting.\u00a0You take it 30 minutes before each Onureg tablet, during the first and second treatment cycles.\u00a0If necessary, your doctor will instruct you to take it for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to take this medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you vomit after taking a tablet, do not take a new dose that day. Instead, wait until the next day and take your scheduled dose as usual. Do not take two doses on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get powder from a broken tablet on your skin, wash your skin immediately with soap and water.\u00a0If you get powder in your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse the area thoroughly with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have taken too many tablets, consult a doctor or go to the hospital immediately. If possible, take the medicine pack and this leaflet with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to take Onureg at the usual time, take your usual dose as soon as you remember on the same day, and then take the next dose at the usual time the next day. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten or vomited tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not stop taking Onureg unless your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serious side effects are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any of these symptoms during treatment with Onureg, tell your\u00a0doctor, pharmacist, or nurse immediately:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other side effects are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Very common side effects (<\/strong> may affect more than 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common side effects (<\/strong> may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg 200 mg film-coated tablets are pink and oval with \u201c200\u201d debossed on one side and \u201cONU\u201d on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Onureg 300 mg film-coated tablets are brown and oval with \u201c300\u201d debossed on one side and \u201cONU\u201d on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The film-coated tablets are packaged in aluminum blisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each pack contains 7 or 14 film-coated tablets. 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Do not take Onureg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Onureg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy, contraception and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Onureg contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to take Onureg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you take more Onureg than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take Onureg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you stop taking Onureg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to store Onureg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n