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Aracyt, containing Cytarabine, is a chemotherapy drug primarily used in the treatment of hematological malignancies. It is an antimetabolite that inhibits DNA synthesis, making it effective against rapidly dividing cancer cells.
Uses
Cytarabine incorporates into DNA during replication, halting DNA polymerase activity and leading to cell death, particularly in rapidly dividing cells.
Aracyt is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aracyt is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Aracyt safe for pregnant women?
Aracyt can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Aracyt safe during breastfeeding?
Aracyt should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Aracyt on the Kidneys?
Aracyt does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aracyt on the Liver?
Aracyt may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Aracyt on the Heart?
Using Aracyt does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Aracyt should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aracyt unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aracyt habit forming or addictive?
Aracyt is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Aracyt. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Aracyt only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aracyt cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Aracyt
It is safe to take Aracyt with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aracyt
Information about the interaction of Aracyt and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 381-383
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 864-865
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depocyt® (cytarabine)