Cytarabine Medication Information
Get detailed information on Cytarabine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Cytarabine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Cytarabine Pronunciation : sye tare' a beenTrade Names/Brand Names of Cytarabine
India :
Arasid |
Cytarine |
Cytrosar |
Cytarabine |
Arasid |
Cytarabine |
Biobin |
Biobin |
Cytrosar |
Arasid
International :
Cytosar-U, DepoCyt
Why is Cytarabine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This medication slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.When should Cytarabine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Cytarabine?
IV/SC- The recommended dose is 100 mg/m2/day (days 1 to 7) or 100 mg/m2 IV every 12 hours (days 1 to 7).How should Cytarabine be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Cytarabine?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver and kidney dysfunction, severe infections, preexisting drug-induced bone marrow suppression, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.• It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• It may decrease platelet counts, which leads to severe bleeding; avoid injury or bruising.
• Monitor complete blood cell counts, liver and kidney functions regularly while taking this medication.
• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages and citrus fruit juices.
What are the side effects of Cytarabine?
Most Common - Bone marrow suppression, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth ulcer, fever and rash.Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness, seizures, drowsiness, depression, anxiety, coma, incoordination, speech disorder and vision loss.
Respiratory - Lung swelling and cough.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain, neck pain and muscle stiffness.
Genitourinary - Increased urinary retention.
Eye - Blurred vision.
Skin - Increased sweating.
