ONUREG (azacitidine) is an oral prescription medicine used to treat adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in first complete remission (CR) (with or without recovery of your blood cell counts) after intensive induction chemotherapy and are not able to complete intensive curative therapy.
It is not known if ONUREG is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
Caregivers
Your role as a caregiver
The support that caregivers like you provide for loved ones with AML is very important. That's because people facing the disease may feel overwhelmed, confused, or scared.
There is no universal approach to caring, and every situation is different. But caregivers often take an active role in their loved one’s AML journey:
Doing research to help learn about AML or AML treatment options
Booking appointments and driving to and from healthcare providers
Helping with daily needs, activities, and personal care
Providing emotional support, comfort, and encouragement
Being on this website is a great step for helping your loved one learn about AML and ONUREG.