Cytasted Benefits & Uses

Cytasted is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Blood Cancer

Other Benefits

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Cytasted 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

Cytasted Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cytasted 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

Cytasted Related Warnings

Is the use of Cytasted safe for pregnant women?

Cytasted should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Cytasted safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Cytasted on the Kidneys?

Cytasted is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cytasted on the Liver?

Cytasted 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 Cytasted on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Cytasted for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cytasted with Other Drugs

Cytasted 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

Cytasted Contraindications

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

Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Liver Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hyperkalemia
Moebius Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Cytasted

Is this Cytasted habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cytasted.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cytasted can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cytasted is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Cytasted cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cytasted Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cytasted

You can take Cytasted with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytasted

Information about the interaction of Cytasted 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

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)

Cytasted 1000mg Injection