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Cytrabine, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Other than this, Cytrabine has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cytrabine. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cytrabine as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Cytrabine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Cytrabine's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Cytrabine related warnings talks about Cytrabine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Cytrabine have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Cytrabine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cytrabine is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cytrabine is used to treat the following -
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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Is the use of Cytrabine safe for pregnant women?
Cytrabine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Cytrabine safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Cytrabine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Cytrabine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Cytrabine on the Kidneys?
Cytrabine is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cytrabine on the Liver?
Cytrabine 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 Cytrabine on the Heart?
Using Cytrabine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Cytrabine 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 Cytrabine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cytrabine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cytrabine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cytrabine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cytrabine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cytrabine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cytrabine
Taking Cytrabine with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytrabine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cytrabine with alcohol will be.
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References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Depocyt® (cytarabine)
