Cytarine Information

Cytarine, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Cytarine also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cytarine. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cytarine as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Cytarine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Cytarine has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cytarine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cytarine related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Cytarine have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Cytarine may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Cytarine Benefits & Uses

Cytarine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Cytarine 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

Cytarine Related Warnings

Is the use of Cytarine safe for pregnant women?

Cytarine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Cytarine safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Cytarine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Cytarine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Cytarine on the Kidneys?

Using Cytarine does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cytarine on the Liver?

Cytarine 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cytarine on the Heart?

Cytarine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cytarine with Other Drugs

Cytarine 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

Cytarine Contraindications

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

Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Liver Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hyperkalemia
Moebius Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Cytarine

Is this Cytarine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cytarine has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cytarine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cytarine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Cytarine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cytarine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cytarine

Taking Cytarine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytarine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cytarine with alcohol.

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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