Cytarabine

Cytarabine is a drug of chemotherapeutic nature. It is used to treat different kinds of leukaemia such as acute myeloid leukaemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, chronic myelogenous leukaemia, or acute lymphocytic leukaemia. The drug is injected intravenously, or into the cerebrospinal liquid. The latter is done through a method called the intraethecal infusion. Cytarabine is not available in a form that can be taken orally. The dosage of this drug is determined by the doctor according to your age, weight, response to treatment and other related medical conditions.

It is important to stay off from alcohol, caffeine, tobacco and smoking during the course of the treatment as the drug may interact with these substances and cause fatal health complications. The drug is also known to increase the risk of infection therefore it is advised to avoid crowded places, and use clean items of daily use. It is also advised to avoid sun exposure as much as possible and use a sunscreen. It is important to remain hydrated and to control nausea you must keep eating small nutritious snacks throughout the day. The medicine can be administered to pregnant women only after proper diagnosis by an expert. It is recommended to not conceive a child during the period of treatment to prevent fatal risks to the foetus.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Ovarian Cancer

• Head And Neck Cancer

• Cervical Cancer

• Testicular Cancer

• Breast Cancer

• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (Nhl)

• Blood Cancer

• Lung Cancer

• Bone Cancer

• Urinary Bladder Cancer

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Rash

• Skin Ulcer

• Reduced Blood Platelets

• Sepsis

• Mouth Ulcers

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Abdominal Pain

• Infections

• Pneumonia

• Decreased White Blood Cell Count

• Anal Ulcer

• Hair Loss

• Fever

• Anemia

• Sore Mouth

• Liver Function Abnormal

• Stomatitis (Inflammation Of The Mouth)

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Cytrosar 1000mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Cytrosar 1000mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Cytarabine as ingredient

• Cytalon 100mg Injection

  Celon Laboratories Ltd

• Remcyta 500Mg Injection

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Biobin 100mg Injection

  Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

• Arasid 1000Mg Injection

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Cytalon 500Mg Injection

  Celon Laboratories Ltd

• Cytarine 100Mg Injection

  Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd

• Arasid 500mg Injection

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Cytrabine 100Mg Injection

  Cipla Ltd

• Cytosar 500mg Injection

  Pfizer Ltd

• Cybin PF 1gm Injection

  Vhb Life Sciences Inc

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

This medication is often used during chemotherapy. The drug leads to a form a bond in between the cytosine sugar and arabinose sugar. The resulting Cytosine arabinoside prevents DNA synthesis.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.