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Cytlieva, 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.
Cytlieva 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
Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cytlieva is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cytlieva safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Cytlieva safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of Cytlieva on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of Cytlieva on the Liver?
What is the effect of Cytlieva on the Heart?
Cytlieva 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 Cytlieva unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cytlieva habit forming or addictive?
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Is it safe?
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Interaction between Food and Cytlieva
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytlieva
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)