Use Onureg exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Onureg tablets are taken by mouth in a 28-day treatment cycle. You may need to take the medicine only during the first 2 weeks of each cycle.
Take Onureg at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Do not use a broken tablet. The medicine from a broken pill can be dangerous if it gets in your mouth, eyes, or nose, or on your skin. If this happens, wash your skin with soap and water or rinse your eyes with water.
If you vomit shortly after taking Onureg, do not take another dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose time to take the medicine again.
Your treatment schedule may be different. Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with azacitidine. Onureg tablets should not be used in place of Vidaza (azacitidine) injection. The oral and injection forms of this medicine have different uses and dosages.
You may also be given medicine to reduce nausea and vomiting. Use this medicine only as prescribed.
Azacitidine can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. Your blood will need to be tested often. Your kidney function may also need to be tested.
Store Onureg at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the tablets in their original container, along with the packet or canister of moisture-absorbing preservative. Keep the container tightly closed when not in use.
 Detailed Onureg dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
