Cytalon Information

Cytalon is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. The alternative uses of Cytalon have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cytalon. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cytalon as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Cytalon normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cytalon is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cytalon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cytalon related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cytalon contraindications section.

Besides this, Cytalon may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Cytalon is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Cytalon Benefits & Uses
Cytalon Dosage & How to Take
Cytalon Side Effects
Cytalon Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cytalon with Other Drugs
Cytalon Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cytalon
Cytalon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cytalon Benefits & Uses

Cytalon is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Cytalon Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cytalon Related Warnings

Is the use of Cytalon safe for pregnant women?

Cytalon has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Cytalon without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Cytalon safe during breastfeeding?

Cytalon may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Cytalon on the Kidneys?

Cytalon does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cytalon on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Cytalon. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cytalon on the Heart?

Cytalon is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cytalon with Other Drugs

Cytalon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Clozapine

Celecoxib

Diclofenac

Moderate

Warfarin

Carbamazepine

Cytalon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cytalon unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Liver Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hyperkalemia
Moebius Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Cytalon

Is this Cytalon habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cytalon.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cytalon. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cytalon only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cytalon is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cytalon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cytalon

Taking Cytalon with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytalon

Information about the interaction of Cytalon and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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