Inqovi
Anemia, Anemia, Refractory, Anemia + 6 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Inqovi
Treatment for
Anemia
What is Inqovi
Decitabine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of blood disorders that can cause decreases in neutrophils and platelets. In some cases, MDS can lead to secondary acute myeloid leukemia which is difficult to treat. Decitabine is a medication used to treat MDS. It works by integrating into DNA and blocking the action of enzymes that cause cancerous cells to multiply. Decitabine was approved by the FDA in 2006 and is available as an oral combination product with the drug cedazuridine.
Dacogen
is the brand name
Inqovi Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Dacogen
Decitabine
1996
36
Effectiveness
How Inqovi Affects Patients
Decitabine is a drug that is changed into a different form when it enters the body and affects how genes are expressed. Taking decitabine can lead to a decrease in white blood cells and platelets. It is also known to cause harm to unborn babies, so pregnant women should not take decitabine and those taking it should use effective birth control to avoid pregnancy.
How Inqovi works in the body
Decitabine is a drug used to treat myelodysplastic syndromes. It works by trapping DNA methyltransferase enzymes, preventing them from carrying out their usual functions. This leads to a decrease in their levels and global hypomethylation of DNA, which can cause tumour suppressor genes to be expressed. Decitabine also causes double-stranded breaks in DNA, which can lead to cell death. In this way, it can reduce neoplastic cell growth while activating pathways involved in DNA damage response.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed dosage of Inqovi is contingent upon the acknowledged condition, including Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Anemia and Refractory anemias. Dosage is also determined by the delivery technique (e.g. Intravenous or Injection, powder, for solution) specified in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Anemia
, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 35.0 mg
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, , Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Anemia, Refractory
, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 35.0 mg
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, , Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Anemia
, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 35.0 mg
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, , Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 35.0 mg
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Myelodysplastic Syndrome
, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 35.0 mg
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Anemia
, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 35.0 mg
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, , Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
IPSS High Risk
, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 35.0 mg
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, , Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 35.0 mg
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, , Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 35.0 mg
Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, , Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Powder - Intravenous, Powder, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Inqovi.
Common Inqovi Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Decitabine is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Decitabine is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abatacept
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Decitabine is combined with Abatacept.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Decitabine is combined with Abetimus.
Acteoside
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Decitabine is combined with Acteoside.
Inqovi Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Decitabine has been linked to mutations in certain animal cells and DNA. When pregnant mice were given decitabine, their offspring were smaller and had reduced fertility. Adult male mice given decitabine for seven weeks had smaller testicles, fewer sperm, and decreased fertility. There is no known antidote for an overdose of decitabine, so the best way to treat it is to provide supportive care. Patients who overdose may be more likely to experience severe effects such as a decrease in white and red blood cells and platelets.
Inqovi Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Inqovi?
183 active clinical trials are being conducted to assess the efficacy of Inqovi in alleviating Anemia, Refractory Anemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
127 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
54 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Anemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Anemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Anemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Anemia, Refractory
0 Actively Recruiting
IPSS High Risk
0 Actively Recruiting
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
0 Actively Recruiting
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
0 Actively Recruiting
Inqovi Reviews: What are patients saying about Inqovi?
4.3
Patient Review
4/11/2022
Inqovi for chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
4
Patient Review
10/24/2021
Inqovi for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
2.3
Patient Review
5/6/2021
Inqovi for Bone Marrow Disorders Occurring Before Leukemia
Patient Q&A Section about inqovi
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Inqovi chemotherapy?
"Inqovi is a new drug that pairs decitabine with cedazuridine. Decitabine is an established anti-cancer drug, but it is not effective when taken orally because it is broken down by an enzyme called cytidine deaminase. Cedazuridine inhibits this enzyme, making it possible for decitabine to be taken orally."
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How long does it take for Inqovi to work?
"You may not see the effects of INQOVI for 4 or more cycles. Your blood cell counts may change within the first 2 months. Your healthcare provider will take blood tests before you start treatment with INQOVI and again before each 28-day cycle to check how well the treatment is working."
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What is Inqovi used for?
"INQOVI is a medication used to treat adults with myelodysplastic syndromes, including chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. Myelodysplastic syndrome is a type of blood cancer in which blood cells in the bone marrow are defective, leading to a low number of one or more types of blood cells."
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