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Azacitidine 100 mg Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution, 1 injection

by Civica, Inc. · 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 CARTON (72572-020-01)
NDC 72572-0020-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72572-020-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72572-020-01
Product NDC 72572-020
11-digit billing NDC 72572002001
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 485246
UNII M801H13NRU
UPC 0372572020015
Application # ANDA212580
SPL Set ID 2d15b3ec-ed08-48c6-a400-34e55974afad
Established class (EPC) Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor
Mechanism of action Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-05-16
Route INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Dosage form INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION
Substance AZACITIDINE
GPI-14 21300003001920
GCN Seq No 054660
GCN 22663
HICL code 026361
Ingredient (HICL) Azacitidine
HIC1 code V
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Neoplasms
HIC2 code V1
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antineoplastic Drugs
HIC3 code V1B
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antineoplastic - Antimetabolites
AHFS code 10:00.00.00
AHFS class Antineoplastic Agents
FDB label name AZACITIDINE 100 MG VIAL
FDB brand name Azacitidine
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AP · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72572-020-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 72572-0020-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor
Drug family (ATC) Pyrimidine analogues
How it works Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCivica, Inc.
Application holderMSN LABORATORIES PRIVATE LTD
FDA applicationANDA212580 (ANDA)
Labeler code72572
First marketedMay 2024
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio95 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name AZACITIDINE 100 MG VIAL Ingredient Azacitidine
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Azacitidine is used to treat myelodysplastic syndrome (a group of conditions in which the bone marrow produces blood cells that are misshapen and does not produce enough healthy blood cells). Azacitidine is in a class of medications called demethylation agents. It works by helping the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells and by killing abnormal cells in the bone marrow.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
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Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

A current SPL was checked, but it does not contain a structured or narrative inactive-ingredient list for this product. This does not mean the product has no inactive ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
Medicare Part B allowsASP · J9025 $0.401 / J9025 unit —
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🧾 Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)72572-020-01
11-digit billing NDC72572-0020-01
Format5-3-2 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the product segment)
HCPCS J-codeJ9025
DescriptorINJECTION, AZACITIDINE, 1 MG
Billing units / pkg100 units
Crosswalk sourcePDAC NDC-HCPCS crosswalk (DME MAC / DMEPOS)
Where does this data come from?
The HCPCS J-code crosswalk comes from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk and the DMEPDAC (DME MAC) NDC-HCPCS crosswalk — free public CMS data. Billing units are derived from the code’s descriptor and the package amount.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Azacitidine 100 mg 00143-9606-01 Hikma 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 00781-3491-94 Sandoz 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 16714-0927-01 NorthStar 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 16729-0306-10 Accord 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 31722-0365-31 Camber 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 43598-0305-62 Dr. 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 43598-0465-62 Dr. 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine Azacitidine 100 mg 43598-0678-11 Dr. 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg/50mL 43817-0906-01 Panacea 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg/4mL 55150-0393-01 Eugia 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 58458-0002-02 Reliance 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Vidaza 100 mg 59572-0102-01 Celgene 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 60505-6271-01 Apotex 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg/30mL 63323-0771-39 Fresenius 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 68001-0313-56 BluePoint 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 68001-0527-54 BluePoint 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 68001-0620-54 BluePoint 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 69539-0112-01 MSN 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 70069-0857-01 Somerset 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 70121-1237-01 Amneal 1 injection — — FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 71288-0115-30 Meitheal 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 71288-0153-95 Meitheal 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 72485-0201-01 Armas 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mgthis 72572-0020-01 Civica, 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 75907-0225-11 Dr. 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Azacitidine 100 mg 83774-0102-01 Pilnova 1 injection — AP FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2024
On the market since
May 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 years listed
🔓
·
Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Azacitidine — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 6 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Azacitidine. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$618.5K
Claims incl. refills
403
Beneficiaries
198
Spend / beneficiary
$3,123.78
Spend / claim
$1,534.76
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
72572-0020-01 You're viewing this 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 CARTON (72572-020-01) 2025-09-12 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk ✓ Available
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 72572-020-01, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 72572-0020-01, written without dashes as 72572002001. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 72572-0020-01, the first segment (72572) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Civica, Inc.; the middle segment (0020) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Civica, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Civica, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
Does this product have a billing J-code?
Yes — this NDC cross-references HCPCS code J9025 for medical-claim billing (typically used when a product is administered in a clinical setting rather than dispensed at a retail pharmacy). See the Billing section on this page.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients
🎯 Indications and Usage 156 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Azacitidine for injection is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Adult patients with the following FAB myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) subtypes: Refractory anemia (RA) or refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts (RARS) (if accompanied by neutropenia or thrombocytopenia or requiring transfusions), refractory anemia with excess blasts (RAEB), refractory anemia with excess blasts in transformation (RAEB-T), and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMMoL). ( 1.1 )

1.1Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Azacitidine for injection is indicated for treatment of adult patients with the following French-American-British (FAB) myelodysplastic syndrome subtypes: refractory anemia (RA) or refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts (if accompanied by neutropenia or thrombocytopenia or requiring transfusions), refractory anemia with excess blasts (RAEB), refractory anemia with excess blasts in transformation (RAEB-T), and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMMoL). Pediatric use information is approved for Celgene Corporation's Vidaza (azacitidine for injection).

However, due to Celgene Corporation's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Do not substitute azacitidine for injection for oral azacitidine. The indications and dosing regimen for azacitidine for injection differ from that of oral azacitidine ( 2.1 , 5.1 ). MDS: The recommended starting dosage for the first treatment cycle, for all patients regardless of baseline hematology values, is azacitidine for injection 75 mg/m 2 daily for 7 days to be administered by subcutaneous injection or intravenous infusion.

See full prescribing information for schedule for subsequent cycles. Premedicate for nausea and vomiting ( 2.2 ). Continue treatment as long as the patient continues to benefit ( 2.3 ).

Monitor all patients for hematologic response and for renal toxicity; delay or reduce dosage as appropriate ( 2.3 , 2.6 , 2.7 ).

2.1Important Administration Information Do not substitute azacitidine for injection for oral azacitidine. The indications and dosing regimen for azacitidine for injection differ from that of oral azacitidine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]

2.2First Treatment Cycle for Adults The recommended starting dose for the first treatment cycle, for all patients regardless of baseline hematology laboratory values, is 75 mg/m 2 subcutaneously or intravenously, daily for 7 days. Premedicate patients for nausea and vomiting. Obtain complete blood counts, liver chemistries and serum creatinine prior to the first dose.

2.3Subsequent Treatment Cycles for Adults Repeat cycles every 4 weeks. The dose may be increased to 100 mg/m 2 if no beneficial effect is seen after 2 treatment cycles and if no toxicity other than nausea and vomiting has occurred. It is recommended that patients be treated for a minimum of 4 to 6 cycles.

However, complete or partial response may require additional treatment cycles. Treatment may be continued as long as the patient continues to benefit. Monitor patients for hematologic response and renal toxicities [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] , and delay or reduce dosage if necessary [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ].

Pediatric use information is approved for Celgene Corporation's Vidaza (azacitidine for injection). However, due to Celgene Corporation's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.

2.5Dosage Adjustment Based on Hematology Laboratory Values For adult patients with baseline (start of treatment) WBC greater than or equal to 3 x10 9 /L, ANC greater than or equal to 1.5 x10 9 /L, and platelets greater than or equal to 75 x10 9 /L, adjust the dose as follows, based on nadir counts for any given cycle: Nadir Counts % Dose in the Next Course ANC (x10 9 /L) Less than 0.5 0.5-1.5 Greater than

1.5Platelets (x10 9 /L) Less than 25 25-50 Greater than 50 50% 67% 100% For adult patients whose baseline counts are WBC less than 3 x10 9 /L, ANC less than 1.5 x10 9 /L, or platelets less than 75 x10 9 /L, base dose adjustments on nadir counts and bone marrow biopsy cellularity at the time of the nadir as noted below, unless there is clear improvement in differentiation (percentage of mature granulocytes is higher and ANC is higher than at onset of that course) at the time of the next cycle, in which case continue the current dose.

WBC or Platelet Nadir % decrease in counts from baseline Bone Marrow Biopsy Cellularity at Time of Nadir (%) 30-60 15-30 Less than 15 50-75 Greater than 75 % Dose in the Next Course 100 50 33 75 50 33 If a nadir as defined in the table above has occurred, give the next course 28 days after the start of the preceding course, provided that both the WBC and the platelet counts are greater than 25% above the nadir and rising. If a greater than 25% increase above the nadir is not seen by day 28, reassess counts every 7 days.

If a 25% increase is not seen by day 42, reduce the scheduled dose by 50%. Pediatric use information is approved for Celgene Corporation's Vidaza (azacitidine for injection). However, due to Celgene Corporation's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug produc…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 32 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Azacitidine for injection is supplied as lyophilized cake or powder in 100 mg single-dose vials. Lyophilized cake or powder in 100 mg single-dose vials ( 3 ).

⛔ Contraindications 57 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Advanced Malignant Hepatic Tumors ( 4.1 ). Hypersensitivity to Azacitidine or Mannitol ( 4.2 ).

4.1Advanced Malignant Hepatic Tumors Azacitidine is contraindicated in patients with advanced malignant hepatic tumors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ].

4.2Hypersensitivity to Azacitidine or Mannitol Azacitidine is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to azacitidine or mannitol.

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risks of Substitution with Other Azacitidine Products : Do not substitute azacitidine for injection for oral azacitidine ( 2.1 , 5.1 ). Anemia, Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia : Monitor complete blood counts (CBC) frequently ( 5.2 ). Hepatotoxicity : Patients with severe preexisting hepatic impairment are at higher risk for toxicity ( 5.3 ).

Renal Toxicity : Monitor patients with renal impairment for toxicity since azacitidine and its metabolites are primarily excreted by the kidneys ( 5.4 ). Tumor Lysis Syndrome : Azacitidine may cause fatal or serious tumor lysis syndrome, including in patients with MDS. Assess baseline risk and monitor and treat as appropriate ( 5.5 ).

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Azacitidine can cause fetal harm. Advise female patients and male patients with female partners of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception ( 5.6 ).

5.1Risks of Substitution with Other Azacitidine Products Due to substantial differences in the pharmacokinetic parameters [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ], the recommended dose and schedule for azacitidine for injection are different from those of oral azacitidine products. Treatment of patients using azacitidine for injection at the recommended dosage of oral azacitidine may result in a fatal adverse reaction. Treatment of patients using oral azacitidine at the doses recommended for azacitidine for injection may not be effective.

Do not substitute azacitidine for injection for oral azacitidine [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ].

5.2Anemia, Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia Azacitidine causes anemia, neutropenia and thrombocytopenia in adult patients with MDS. Monitor complete blood counts frequently for response and/or toxicity, at a minimum, prior to each dosing cycle. In adult patients with MDS, after administration of the recommended dosage for the first cycle, adjust dosage for subsequent cycles based on nadir counts and hematologic response [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 )].

Pediatric use information is approved for Celgene Corporation's Vidaza (azacitidine for injection). However, due to Celgene Corporation's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.

5.3Hepatotoxicity in Patients with Severe Pre-existing Hepatic Impairment Because azacitidine is potentially hepatotoxic in patients with severe pre-existing hepatic impairment, caution is needed in patients with liver disease. Patients with extensive tumor burden due to metastatic disease have been reported to experience progressive hepatic coma and death during azacitidine treatment, especially in such patients with baseline albumin <30 g/L. Azacitidine is contraindicated in patients with advanced malignant hepatic tumors [see Contraindications ( 4.1 )] .

Monitor liver chemistries prior to initiation of therapy and with each cycle. Safety and effectiveness of azacitidine in patients with MDS and hepatic impairment have not been studied as these patients were excluded from the clinical trials. Pediatric use information is approved for Celgene Corporation's Vidaza (azacitidine for injection).

However, due to Celgene Corporation's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.

5.4Renal Toxicity Renal toxicity ranging from elevated serum creatinine to renal failure and death have been reported in patients treated with intravenous azacitidine in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents for non-MDS conditions. In addition, renal tubular acidosis, defined as a fall in serum bicarbonate to <20 mEq/L in association with an alkaline urine and hypokalemia (serum potassium <3 mEq/L) developed in 5 patients with CML treated with azacitidine and etoposide. Monitor serum creatinine and electrolytes prior to initiation of therapy and with each cycle.

If unexplained reductions in serum bicarbonate <20 mEq/L or elevations of BUN or serum creatinine occur, reduce or hold th…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described in other labeling sections: Anemia, Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 )] Hepatotoxicity in Patients with Severe Pre-existing Hepatic Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3 )] Renal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4 )] Tumor Lysis Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5 )] Most common adverse reactions (>30%) in adult patients with MDS by subcutaneous route are: nausea, anemia, thrombocytopenia, vomiting, pyrexia, leukopenia, diarrhea, injection site erythema, constipation, neutropenia and ecchymosis.

Most common adverse reactions by intravenous route also included petechiae, rigors, weakness and hypokalemia ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sandoz Inc. at 1-800-525-8747 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical 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. MDS The data described below reflect exposure to azacitidine in 443 patients with MDS from 4 clinical studies. Study 1 was a supportive-care controlled trial (subcutaneous administration), Studies 2 and 3 were single arm studies (one with subcutaneous administration and one with intravenous administration), and Study 4 was an international randomized trial (subcutaneous administration) [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].

In Studies 1, 2 and 3, a total of 268 patients were exposed to azacitidine, including 116 exposed for 6 cycles (approximately 6 months) or more and 60 exposed for greater than 12 cycles (approximately one year). Azacitidine was studied primarily in supportive-care controlled and uncontrolled trials (n=150 and n=118, respectively). The population in the subcutaneous studies (n=220) was 23 to 92 years old (mean 66.4 years), 68% male, and 94% white, and had MDS or AML.

The population in the intravenous study (n=48) was 35 to 81 years old (mean 63.1 years), 65% male, and 100% white. Most patients received average daily doses between 50 and 100 mg/m 2 . In Study 4, a total of 175 patients with higher-risk MDS (primarily RAEB and RAEB-T subtypes) were exposed to azacitidine.

Of these patients, 119 were exposed for 6 or more cycles, and 63 for at least 12 cycles. The mean age of this population was 68.1 years (ranging from 42 to 83 years), 74% were male, and 99% were white. Most patients received daily azacitidine doses of 75 mg/m 2 .

Most Commonly Occurring Adverse Reactions (Subcutaneous or Intravenous Route) in Adult Patients with MDS: nausea, anemia, thrombocytopenia, vomiting, pyrexia, leukopenia, diarrhea, injection site erythema, constipation, neutropenia, ecchymosis. The most common adverse reactions by intravenous route also included petechiae, rigors, weakness and hypokalemia. Adverse Reactions Most Frequently (>2%) Resulting in Clinical Intervention (Subcutaneous or Intravenous Route) in Adult Patients with MDS: Discontinuation: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia.

Dose Held: leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, pyrexia, pneumonia, febrile neutropenia. Dose Reduced: leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia. Table 3 presents adverse reactions occurring in at least 5% of patients treated with azacitidine (subcutaneous) in Studies 1 and 2.

It is important to note that duration of exposure was longer for the azacitidine-treated group than for the observation group: patients received azacitidine for a mean of 11.4 months while mean time in the observation arm was 6.1 months. Table 3 : Most Frequently Observed Adverse Reactions (≥ 5% in All Subcutaneous Azacitidine Treated Patients; Studies 1 and 2) Number (%) of Patients System Organ Class Preferred Term a All Azacitidine b (N=220) Observation c (N=92) Blood and lymphatic system disorders Anemia 153 (70) 59 (…

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed ( 8.2 ). Pediatric use information is approved for Celgene Corporation's Vidaza (azacitidine for injection). However, due to Celgene Corporation's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on its mechanism of action and findings in animals, azacitidine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)]. There are no data on the use of azacitidine in pregnant women. Azacitidine was teratogenic and caused embryo-fetal lethality in animals at doses lower than the recommended human daily dose (see Data).

Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. The background rate of major birth defects and miscarriage is unknown for the indicated population. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% - 4% and 15% - 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Early embryotoxicity studies in mice revealed a 44% frequency of intrauterine embryonal death (increased resorption) after a single IP (intraperitoneal) injection of 6 mg/m 2 (approximately 8% of the recommended human daily dose on a mg/m 2 basis) azacitidine on gestation day 10. Developmental abnormalities in the brain have been detected in mice given azacitidine on or before gestation day 15 at doses of ~3 to 12 mg/m 2 (approximately 4%-16% the recommended human daily dose on a mg/m 2 basis).

In rats, azacitidine was clearly embryotoxic when given IP on gestation days 4 - 8 (postimplantation) at a dose of 6 mg/m 2 (approximately 8% of the recommended human daily dose on a mg/m 2 basis), although treatment in the preimplantation period (on gestation days 1 - 3) had no adverse effect on the embryos. Azacitidine caused multiple fetal abnormalities in rats after a single IP dose of 3 to 12 mg/m 2 (approximately 8% the recommended human daily dose on a mg/m 2 basis) given on gestation day 9, 10, 11 or 12. In this study azacitidine caused fetal death when administered at 3 to 12 mg/m 2 on gestation days 9 and 10; average live animals per litter was reduced to 9% of control at the highest dose on gestation day 9.

Fetal anomalies included: CNS anomalies (exencephaly/encephalocele), limb anomalies (micromelia, club foot, syndactyly, oligodactyly), and others (micrognathia, gastroschisis, edema, and rib abnormalities).

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of azacitidine in human milk, the effects of azacitidine on the breastfed infant, or the effects of azacitidine on milk production. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for tumorigenicity shown for azacitidine in animal studies [ see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)] and the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from azacitidine, advise patients not to breastfeed during treatment with azacitidine and for 1 week after the last dose.

8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Based on its mechanism of action and findings in animals, azacitidine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [ see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. Pregnancy Testing Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating azacitidine. Contraception Females Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus.

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with azacitidine and for 6 months after the last dose. Males Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with azacitidine and for 3 months after the last dose. Infertility Based on animal data, azacitidine could have an effect on male or female fertility [ see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].

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8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on its mechanism of action and findings in animals, azacitidine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)]. There are no data on the use of azacitidine in pregnant women. Azacitidine was teratogenic and caused embryo-fetal lethality in animals at doses lower than the recommended human daily dose (see Data).

Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. The background rate of major birth defects and miscarriage is unknown for the indicated population. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% - 4% and 15% - 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Early embryotoxicity studies in mice revealed a 44% frequency of intrauterine embryonal death (increased resorption) after a single IP (intraperitoneal) injection of 6 mg/m 2 (approximately 8% of the recommended human daily dose on a mg/m 2 basis) azacitidine on gestation day 10. Developmental abnormalities in the brain have been detected in mice given azacitidine on or before gestation day 15 at doses of ~3 to 12 mg/m 2 (approximately 4%-16% the recommended human daily dose on a mg/m 2 basis).

In rats, azacitidine was clearly embryotoxic when given IP on gestation days 4 - 8 (postimplantation) at a dose of 6 mg/m 2 (approximately 8% of the recommended human daily dose on a mg/m 2 basis), although treatment in the preimplantation period (on gestation days 1 - 3) had no adverse effect on the embryos. Azacitidine caused multiple fetal abnormalities in rats after a single IP dose of 3 to 12 mg/m 2 (approximately 8% the recommended human daily dose on a mg/m 2 basis) given on gestation day 9, 10, 11 or 12. In this study azacitidine caused fetal death when administered at 3 to 12 mg/m 2 on gestation days 9 and 10; average live animals per litter was reduced to 9% of control at the highest dose on gestation day 9.

Fetal anomalies included: CNS anomalies (exencephaly/encephalocele), limb anomalies (micromelia, club foot, syndactyly, oligodactyly), and others (micrognathia, gastroschisis, edema, and rib abnormalities).

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8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of azacitidine in pediatric patients with MDS have not been established. Pediatric use information is approved for Celgene Corporation's Vidaza (azacitidine for injection). However, due to Celgene Corporation's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.

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8.5Geriatric Use Of the total number of patients in Studies 1, 2 and 3, 62% were 65 years and older and 21% were 75 years and older. No overall differences in effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger patients. In addition, there were no relevant differences in the frequency of adverse reactions observed in patients 65 years and older compared to younger patients.

Of the 179 patients randomized to azacitidine in Study 4, 68% were 65 years and older and 21% were 75 years and older. Survival data for patients 65 years and older were consistent with overall survival results. The majority of adverse reactions occurred at similar frequencies in patients <65 years of age and patients 65 years of age and older.

Elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function. Monitor renal function in these patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) and Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].

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10 OVERDOSAGE One case of overdose with azacitidine was reported during clinical trials. A patient experienced diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting after receiving a single intravenous dose of approximately 290 mg/m 2 , almost 4 times the recommended starting dose. The events resolved without sequelae, and the correct dose was resumed the following day.

In the event of overdosage, the patient should be monitored with appropriate blood counts and should receive supportive treatment, as necessary. There is no known specific antidote for azacitidine overdosage.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Azacitidine is a pyrimidine nucleoside analog of cytidine. Azacitidine is believed to exert its antineoplastic effects by causing hypomethylation of DNA and direct cytotoxicity on abnormal hematopoietic cells in the bone marrow. The concentration of azacitidine required for maximum inhibition of DNA methylation in vitro does not cause major suppression of DNA synthesis.

Hypomethylation may restore normal function to genes that are critical for differentiation and proliferation. The cytotoxic effects of azacitidine cause the death of rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells that are no longer responsive to normal growth control mechanisms. Non-proliferating cells are relatively insensitive to azacitidine.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Pediatric use information is approved for Celgene Corporation's Vidaza (azacitidine for injection). However, due to Celgene Corporation's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.

12.3Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of azacitidine were studied in 6 adult patients with MDS following a single 75 mg/m 2 subcutaneous dose and a single 75 mg/m 2 intravenous dose. Absorption Azacitidine is rapidly absorbed after subcutaneous administration; the peak plasma azacitidine concentration of 750 ± 403 ng/ml occurred in 0.5 hour after subcutaneous administration. Distribution The bioavailability of subcutaneous azacitidine relative to intravenous azacitidine is approximately 89%, based on area under the curve.

Mean volume of distribution following intravenous dosing is 76 ± 26 L. Mean apparent subcutaneous clearance is 167 ± 49 L/hour and mean half-life after subcutaneous administration is 41 ± 8 minutes. The AUC and C max of subcutaneous administration of azacitidine in 21 patients with cancer were approximately dose proportional within the 25 to 100 mg/m 2 dose range.

Multiple dosing at the recommended dose- regimen does not result in drug accumulation with intravenous or subcutaneous administration. Elimination Metabolism An in vitro study of azacitidine incubation in human liver fractions indicated that azacitidine is not metabolized by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes. Azacitidine undergoes spontaneous hydrolysis and deamination mediated by cytidine deaminase.

Excretion Published studies indicate that urinary excretion is the primary route of elimination of azacitidine and its metabolites. Following intravenous administration of radioactive azacitidine to 5 cancer patients, the cumulative urinary excretion was 85% of the radioactive dose. Fecal excretion accounted for <1% of administered radioactivity over 3 days.

Mean excretion of radioactivity in urine following subcutaneous administration of 14 C-azacitidine was 50%. The mean elimination half-lives of total radioactivity (azacitidine and its metabolites) were similar after intravenous and subcutaneous administrations, about 4 hours. Specific Populations The effects of hepatic impairment, gender, or race/ethnicity on the pharmacokinetics of intravenous and subcutaneous azacitidine have not been studied.

Pediatric Patients Pediatric use information is approved for Celgene Corporation's Vidaza (azacitidine for injection). However, due to Celgene Corporation's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. Patients with Renal Impairment In adult patients with cancer, the pharmacokinetics of azacitidine in 6 patients with normal renal function (CL cr >80 mL/min) and 6 patients with severe renal impairment (CL cr <30 mL/min) were compared following daily subcutaneous dosing (Days 1 through 5) at 75 mg/m 2 /day.

Severe renal impairment increased azacitidine exposure by approximately 70% after single and 41% after multiple subcutaneous administrations. This increase in exposure was not correlated with an increase in adverse events. The exposure was similar to exposure in patients with normal renal function receiving 100 mg/m…

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12.1Mechanism of Action Azacitidine is a pyrimidine nucleoside analog of cytidine. Azacitidine is believed to exert its antineoplastic effects by causing hypomethylation of DNA and direct cytotoxicity on abnormal hematopoietic cells in the bone marrow. The concentration of azacitidine required for maximum inhibition of DNA methylation in vitro does not cause major suppression of DNA synthesis.

Hypomethylation may restore normal function to genes that are critical for differentiation and proliferation. The cytotoxic effects of azacitidine cause the death of rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells that are no longer responsive to normal growth control mechanisms. Non-proliferating cells are relatively insensitive to azacitidine.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied Azacitidine for injection is supplied as a lyophilized cake or powder in 100 mg single-dose vials packaged in cartons of 1 vial (NDC 72572-020-01). Storage Store unreconstituted vials at 25º C (77º F); excursions permitted to 15º - 30º C (59º - 86º F) (See USP Controlled Room Temperature). Handling and Disposal Azacitidine for injection is a hazardous drug.

Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures. 1

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11 DESCRIPTION Azacitidine for injection contains azacitidine, which is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor. Azacitidine is 4-Amino-1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-s-triazin-2(1H)-one. The structural formula is as follows: The molecular formula is C 8 H 12 N 4 O 5 .The molecular weight is 244.20.

Azacitidine is a white to off-white solid. Azacitidine was found to be Soluble in Dimethyl sulphoxide, sparingly soluble in water and insoluble in acetone and ethanol. The finished product is supplied in a sterile form for reconstitution as a suspension for subcutaneous injection or reconstitution as a solution with further dilution for intravenous infusion.

Vials of azacitidine for injection contain 100 mg of azacitidine and 100 mg mannitol as a sterile lyophilized powder. azacitidine-structure

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Hepatotoxicity in Patients with Severe Pre-Existing Hepatic Impairment Instruct patients to inform their physician about any underlying liver disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. Renal Toxicity Instruct patients to inform their physician about any underlying renal disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]. Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with azacitidine and for 6 months after the last dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with azacitidine and for 3 months after the last dose. Advise patients to report known or suspected pregnancy to their physicians immediately [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.3 )] .

Lactation Advise patients to avoid breastfeeding while receiving azacitidine and for 1 week after the last dose [ see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)]. Infertility Advise males and females that azacitidine may impair fertility [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.3 ) and Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )]. Distributed by: Civica, Inc.

Lehi, Utah 84043 Manufactured by: MSN Laboratories Private Limited Telangana – 509228, India Issued on: 04/2025

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