Generic Name
CytarabinePacks Price
- Inj 100 mg(016169): 10 Amp: 1009.38: 1187.50
Cytarabine
Therapeutic Group
Anti-neoplasticsIndication Dosage
Indication:
Cytarabine is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer, especially leukemia. It helps stop the growth of cancer cells in the body and is often prescribed by doctors as part of chemotherapy to fight these diseases.
Dosage:
Induction Of Remission Of Acute Myeloblastic Leukaemia:
By IV Infusion, Or By IV Inj, Or By Sc Inj:
- Adult: 0.5-5 Mg/kg Body Weight, Daily For 5-10 Days. See Literature.
Lymphomatous Meningitis:
By Intrathecal Inj:
- Adult: (consult Product Literature & Local Protocol)
Content
- Inj 100mg /500mg /1gm: Cytarabine 100mg /500mg /1gm.
Pregnancy
Positive Evidence Of Risk: Avoid
Stability
- Antimetabolite
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Contraindicated. Discontinue Breast-feeding
Side Effects
- Alopecia
- Bone-marrow Suppression
- Extravasation
- Hyperuricaemia
- Nausea
- Oral Mucositis
- Thromboembolism
- Tumourlysis Syndrome
- Vomiting
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Author
Shahid Arif