Cytarabine (Cytosine Arabinoside or ara-C), specifically is a chemotherapy medication used for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
The recommended cytarabine dose should be administered by infusion into a vein (through a drip) or by injection into a vein or by subcutaneous injection under the direction of your healthcare practitioner.
Your healthcare provider will determine what dose of cytarabine injection to administer and the number of days’ cytarabine treatment you will receive on behalf of your condition.
Most common adverse reactions include back pain, headache, confusion, arachnoiditis, weakness, abnormal gait, convulsions, pyrexia, constipation, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.
From which class of drug Cytarabine belongs?
Cytarabine (cytosar) specifically belongs to the class of drugs named antimetabolite and nucleoside analog.
What are the alternate brands of Cytarabine Injection?
What are commonly reported side effects of cytarabine?
Liver problem, bone marrow suppression, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding and ulcer formation in the mouth are the common cytarabine side effects.
How should Cytarabine be administered?
The recommended dose of cytarabine injection should be administered by injection into a vein, under the skin, or into the cerebrospinal fluid.
How does Cytarabine work?
Cytosar is the cytarabine brand name, which works in order to block the function of DNA polymerase.
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