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Cytosine Arabinoside (Cytarabine) uses and side effect

Indication

Chemotherapy agent, prescribed for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Contra Indication

Hypersensitivity, pregnancy and lactation.

Caution

Patients with history of liver and kidney dysfunction, severe infections, preexisting drug-induced bone marrow suppression, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Side Effect

Dementia, GI disturbances, hepatic and renal dysfunction, neurotoxicity, rashes, oral and anal ulceration, GI haemorrhage, oesophagitis, conjunctivitis, flu-like syndrome, anaphylactoid reactions.

Reference - Oncology

  • Cancer Therapy
  • Chemo Therapy
Medicines containing Cytosine Arabinoside (Cytarabine)

Cipla Ltd.Cipla Ltd.

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