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Cytrabine 100Mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Cipla Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Cytarabine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Cytrabine 100Mg Injection

Cytrabine 100Mg Injection 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. Cytrabine 100Mg Injection 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.

    What are the uses of Cytrabine 100Mg Injection

    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.

    What are the side effects of Cytrabine 100Mg Injection ?

    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.

    Key highlights of Cytrabine 100Mg Injection

    • 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.

    What are the substitutes for Cytrabine 100Mg Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Cytrabine 100Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    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.

    How does this medication work?

    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.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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