Dacogen and Symtuza

• Generic Name: decitabine
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Dacogen

Dacogen (decitabine) is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Dacogen injection is used to treat myelodysplastic syndromes (certain types of blood or bone marrow cancer).

Dacogen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: cobicistat / darunavir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Symtuza

Symtuza contains a combination of cobicistat, darunavir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. Cobicistat reduces the action of enzymes in your liver that break down certain antiviral medicines. This allows the antiviral medicines to be used more safely and effectively at lower doses.

Darunavir, emtricitabine and tenofovir are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. HIV can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Symtuza is a used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Symtuza is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.