Both men and women using Onureg should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Azacitidine can harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Onureg if you are allergic to azacitidine.
To make sure Onureg is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease; or
liver disease.
Azacitidine can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine.
If you are a woman, you may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. Do not use Onureg if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine. If you take Onureg, keep using birth control for at least 6 months after your last dose.
If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. If you take Onureg, keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose.
Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using Onureg.
Onureg may affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because this medicine can harm an unborn baby.
You should not breastfeed while using Onureg. Also do not breastfeed for at least 1 week after your last dose of Onureg.
