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Cytarabine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Cytarabine safe for pregnant women?
Cytarabine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Cytarabine safe during breastfeeding?
Cytarabine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cytarabine on the Kidneys?
Cytarabine is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cytarabine on the Liver?
Cytarabine can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Cytarabine on the Heart?
Cytarabine is not harmful for the heart.
Cytarabine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cytarabine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cytarabine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cytarabine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cytarabine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cytarabine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cytarabine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cytarabine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cytarabine
It is safe to take Cytarabine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytarabine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cytarabine with alcohol will be.
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