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Celgene reports 30 percent boost in earnings - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comCelgene reports 30 percent boost in earningsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com... company reported another strong quarter based on soaring sales of several key cancer drugs, including the blood cancer medicines Revlimid and Vidaza. ...and more��

Sprint, Broadcom are big market movers - BusinessWeek

Sprint, Broadcom are big market moversBusinessWeekSales of its cancer drug Revlimid rose 43 percent to $641 million, while sales of the cancer drug Vidaza rose 37 percent to $141 million. ...and more��

Celgene Q3 Adj. Earnings Tops View; Lifts FY10 Forecast - Update - RTT News

RTT NewsCelgene Q3 Adj. Earnings Tops View; Lifts FY10 Forecast - UpdateRTT News(CELG: News ) reported Thursday a higher profit in its third quarter, mainly reflecting strong sales growth of cancer drugs Revlimid and Vidaza. ...

Low-Dose Vidaza After Stem Cell Transplantation May Extend Survival In MDS ... - The MDS Beacon

Low-Dose Vidaza After Stem Cell Transplantation May Extend Survival In MDS ...The MDS BeaconAmerican researchers have found that treatment with low-dose Vidaza may extend survival in myelodysplastic syndromes patients who have undergone a donor ...

Vidaza (azacitidine)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Vidaza
Active Ingredient:	Azacitidine
Strength(s):	25 mg/ml
Dosage Form(s):	Injection
Company Name:	Pharmion Corporation
Availability:	Prescription only
*Date Approved by FDA:	May 19, 2004
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

What is Vidaza used for?

Vidaza is used to treat patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a group of conditions caused by a problem in the blood-forming cells of bone marrow.

Who should not be treated with Vidaza?

You should not be given Vidaza if you:

are allergic to Vidaza or any of the ingredients in Vidaza including mannitol
have advanced liver cancer tumors.

Special Warning(s) with Vidaza:

Vidaza may cause harm to a fetus. Women should avoid becoming pregnant and should not breastfeed while receiving treatment with Vidaza. Men should avoid fathering a child while receiving treatment with Vidaza.

General Precautions with Vidaza:

Vidaza may lead to low white blood cell count (neutropenia) and low platelet count (thrombocytopenia).Your doctor check your blood cell counts regularly to monitor your response and reactions to Vidaza.

What should I tell my health care provider?

Tell your health care provider if you:

have liver problems
have kidney problems
are pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

What are some possible side effects of Vidaza? (This list is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Vidaza. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

The most common side effects with Vidaza include: