Cytarine 100 Injection Information

Cytarine 100 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Cytarine 100 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Cytarine 100 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cytarine 100 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Cytarine 100 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Cytarine 100 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Cytarine 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cytarine 100 Injection related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cytarine 100 Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Cytarine 100 Injection 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 Cytarine 100 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Cytarine Benefits & Uses
Cytarine Dosage & How to Take
Cytarine Side Effects
Cytarine Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cytarine with Other Drugs
Cytarine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cytarine
Cytarine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cytarine 100 Injection Benefits & Uses

Cytarine 100 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Cytarine 100 Injection 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

Cytarine 100 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Cytarine 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Cytarine 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 Cytarine 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Cytarine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Cytarine 100 Injection on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Cytarine on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cytarine 100 Injection on the Liver?

Cytarine 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cytarine 100 Injection on the Heart?

Using Cytarine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cytarine 100 Injection with Other Drugs

Cytarine 100 Injection 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

Cytarine 100 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cytarine 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Liver Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hyperkalemia
Moebius Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Cytarine 100 Injection

Is this Cytarine 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cytarine 100 Injection is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cytarine 100 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Cytarine 100 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Cytarine 100 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Cytarine 100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cytarine 100 Injection

Taking Cytarine 100 Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytarine 100 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cytarine 100 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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