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Cytara100mg/ml

Rx
Generic:
Cytarabine
Company:
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Dosage form:
Injection
Pack size:
100mg vial
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৳ 200/unit

Pack: ৳ 200

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At a glance

Cytarabine is an antineoplastic agent used primarily for the treatment of various types of blood cancers, particularly acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Indications
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
  • Erythroleukemia
  • Meningeal Leukemia
  • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (children)
Dosage

Adult - Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia (Induction): 100-200 mg/sq.meter/day IV for 5-10 days; OR 100 mg/sq.meter IV every 12 hours for 7 days.

Adult - Meningeal Leukemia (Intrathecal): 5-75 mg/sq.meter every 2-7 days until CNS findings normalize.

Adult - Refractory Leukemia: 3 g/sq.meter IV (infusion over 1-3 hours) every 12 hours x 4-12 doses; repeat every 2-3 weeks.

Adult - Meningeal Leukemia (IT): 30 mg/sq.meter intrathecal every 4 days until CSF findings normal plus one additional dose.

Side effects

Common Side Effects:

  • Rash
  • Skin ulcer
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Abdominal pain
  • Anal ulcers
  • Anemia
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Fever
  • Infection
  • Abnormal liver function
  • Low blood platelets
  • Mouth ulcer
  • Pneumonia
  • Sepsis
  • Mouth sore
  • Stomatitis

Serious Side Effects:

  • Myelosuppression (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia)
  • Cytarabine syndrome (fever, myalgia, bone pain, rash, conjunctivitis)
  • Neurotoxicity (with intrathecal use)
  • Anaphylactoid reactions
  • Flu-like syndrome
Precautions & warnings
  • May affect your ability to drive.
  • Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
  • Regular blood tests are required to check blood cells, heart, liver, and uric acid levels.
  • Patients with previous drug-induced bone marrow suppression should use with caution.
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⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.