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Cytarabin 500mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Cytarabin 500mg Injection is a product of Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Composition: Cytarabine (500mg)

Pack of 1 injection

₹ 89.06

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All Details About Cytarabin 500mg Injection

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

Description:

Cytarabin 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.

Cytarabin 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 Cytarabin

  • 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
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Cytarabin 500mg Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cytarabin 500mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Cytarabin 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Cytarabin 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cytarabin 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Cytarabin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Because of the limited information, a cautious use of Cytarabin 500mg Injection is recommended in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Cytarabin 500mg Injection a vesicant?

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

Is Cytarabin 500mg Injection ototoxic?

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

Is Cytarabin 500mg Injection cytotoxic?

Affirmative. Cytarabin 500mg Injection is a cytotoxic drug.

Does Cytarabin 500mg Injection cause hair loss?

Affirmative. Cytarabin 500mg Injection may cause hair loss.

How does Cytarabin 500mg Injection prevent DNA replication?

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

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

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

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