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Methylation and DACOGEN Mechanism of Action Video

This video provides a visual explanation of DNA methylation, one of the most common types of epigenetic changes in cancer, and how DACOGEN® inhibits DNA methylation and is believed to improve or even reverse this epigenetic change.12



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You can also read about the Dosage and Administration of DACOGEN.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

DACOGEN may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant while using DACOGEN. Men should be advised not to father a child while receiving treatment with DACOGEN, and for 2 months afterwards. The most commonly occurring adverse reactions include neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, pyrexia, fatigue, nausea, cough, petechiae, constipation, diarrhea, and hyperglycemia.

DACOGEN is available by prescription only. Please see the important product information for DACOGEN for more information. This site does not contain everything that is known about DACOGEN. If you would like to know more, talk to your healthcare professional.

This web site contains information relating to various medical conditions and their treatment. Such information is provided for educational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice of a physician or other health care professional. You should not use this information for diagnosing a health problem or disease. Individual responses to DACOGEN treatment may vary.

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