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Decitabine

Decitabine Dosage

Allison Baxley, PharmD, BCOPCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Allison Baxley, PharmD, BCOP, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 26, 2024

Typical dosage for Decitabine

Decitabine is given by a healthcare professional as an infusion through the vein (IV).

Your oncologist will calculate your dose based on your body size or body surface area (in m2 units) using your weight and height.

  • 3-day regimen: The typical dose is 15 mg/m2 IV every 8 hours for three days in a treatment cycle. Each treatment cycle is repeated every 6 weeks.

  • 5-day regimen: The typical dose is 20 mg/m2 IV once a day for five days in a treatment cycle. Each treatment cycle is repeated every 4 weeks.

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