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Arasid 500mg Injection 1 Injection in 1 vial

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Arasid 500mg Injection is a product of Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Cytarabine (500mg)

Pack of 1 injection

₹ 572

*Note: MRP can vary depending up on batch!

*MRP inclusive of all taxes
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All Details About Arasid 500mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Arasid 500mg Injection

Description:

Arasid 500mg Injection is used to treat some kinds of cancers of blood. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Arasid 500mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein or under skin by the healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, skin ulcer, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice chills, unusual bleeding or bruising and black and tarry stools. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Arasid

  • Rash
  • Skin ulcer
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Abdominal pain
  • Anal ulcers
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Fever
  • Infection
  • Abnormal liver function
  • Low blood platelets
  • Mouth ulcer
  • Pneumonia
  • Sepsis
  • Mouth sore
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Arasid 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arasid 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Arasid 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Arasid 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Arasid 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Arasid 500mg Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Arasid 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Because of the limited information, a cautious use of Arasid 500mg Injection is recommended in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Q. Is Arasid 500mg Injection a vesicant?

No. Arasid 500mg Injection is not a vesicant (irritant) but should be handled with care.

Q. Is Arasid 500mg Injection ototoxic?

No. Ototoxicity is not reported with use of Arasid 500mg Injection. However, please consult your doctor if you experience such a side effect.

Q. Is Arasid 500mg Injection cytotoxic?

Affirmative. Arasid 500mg Injection is a cytotoxic drug.

Q. Does Arasid 500mg Injection cause hair loss?

Affirmative. Arasid 500mg Injection may cause hair loss.

Q. How does Arasid 500mg Injection prevent DNA replication?

Arasid 500mg Injection prevents deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication by inhibiting the synthesis of DNA.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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