Cytosar 1000mg Injection
CYTARABINE
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Introduction
Cytosar 1000mg injection contains the active substance Cytarabine. It is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the class antimetabolite. It is used alone or with other chemotherapy medications to treat certain types of leukemias (a type of blood cancer with too many white blood cells), including acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). It is also indicated to use alone or with other chemotherapy drugs to treat and prevent meningeal leukemia (cancer in the membrane that covers and protects the spinal cord and brain).
Uses
- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
- Meningeal leukemia
How to Consume
Cytosar 1000mg injection will be given to you in a hospital setting by a trained healthcare professional. This medicine may be given by solution for injection/infusion (using a syringe) under the skin (subcutaneous) or into a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly), or into the spine (intrathecal).
Benefits
Cytosar 1000mg Injection contains Cytarabine, which belongs to the class of antimetabolites. It works by inhibiting the DNA polymerase enzyme that is responsible for DNA elongation, synthesis, and repair. In general, it inhibits the production of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells that are essential for cell growth, repair and multiplication. Thus, Cytosar 1000mg Injection stops the multiplication of abnormal cells, leads to the growth of cells in an unbalanced way and causes the death of cells.
Side Effects
- Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
- Common:
- Fever
- Loss of appetite, abdominal pain
- Swallowing difficulties
- Nausea, vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Inflammation or ulceration in the mouth or anus
- High blood uric acid levels
- Hair loss
- Skin rashes
- Speaking difficulties
- Inflammation in the vein
- Serious:
- Swelling and irritation of the skin
- Increased blood uric acid levels
- Blisters of the skin
- Irregular heartbeat
- Lung diseases
- Anemia
- Infection
- Kidney problems
Storage
Store below 30°C
Packaging
1 VIAL
FAQs
What is CYTOSAR 1000MG INJECTION used for?
;Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) ;Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) ;Meningeal leukemia
How should I take CYTOSAR 1000MG INJECTION?
Cytosar 1000mg injection will be given to you in a hospital setting by a trained healthcare professional. This medicine may be given by solution for injection/infusion (using a syringe) under the skin (subcutaneous) or into a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly), or into the spine (intrathecal).
What are the side effects of CYTOSAR 1000MG INJECTION?
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. ;Common: ;Fever ;Loss of appetite, abdominal pain ;Swallowing difficulties ;Nausea, vomiting ;Diarrhoea ;Inflammation or ulceration in the mouth or anus ;High blood uric acid levels ;Hair loss ;Skin rashes ;Speaking difficulties ;Inflammation in the vein ;Serious: ;Swelling and irritation of the skin ;Increased blood uric acid levels ;Blisters of the skin ;Irregular heartbeat ;Lung diseases ;Anemia ;Infection ;Kidney problems
How should I store CYTOSAR 1000MG INJECTION?
Store below 30°C
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