Cytarabine Benefits & Uses

Cytarabine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Cytarabine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cytarabine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cytarabine is used -

Severe

Infection

Moderate

पेट दर्द
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Mouth sores

Mild

Rash
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Urticaria

Cytarabine Related Warnings

Is the use of Cytarabine safe for pregnant women?

Cytarabine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Cytarabine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Cytarabine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Cytarabine on the Kidneys?

Cytarabine does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cytarabine on the Liver?

Cytarabine can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cytarabine on the Heart?

Cytarabine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cytarabine with Other Drugs

Cytarabine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Clozapine

Celecoxib

Diclofenac

Moderate

Warfarin

Carbamazepine

Cytarabine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cytarabine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Liver Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hyperkalemia
Moebius Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Cytarabine

Is this Cytarabine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cytarabine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Cytarabine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cytarabine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cytarabine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Cytarabine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cytarabine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cytarabine

Taking Cytarabine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytarabine

Information about the interaction of Cytarabine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depocyt® (cytarabine)

Cytarabine Injection