Cytrabine Information

Cytrabine, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Other than this, Cytrabine has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cytrabine. 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 Cytrabine as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Cytrabine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Cytrabine's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Cytrabine related warnings talks about Cytrabine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

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

Besides this, Cytrabine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cytrabine is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Cytrabine Benefits & Uses

Cytrabine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Cytrabine 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

Cytrabine Related Warnings

Is the use of Cytrabine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Cytrabine. If you are pregnant, do not take Cytrabine without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Cytrabine safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Cytrabine on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Cytrabine on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cytrabine on the Liver?

Cytrabine may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cytrabine on the Heart?

Using Cytrabine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cytrabine with Other Drugs

Cytrabine 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

Cytrabine Contraindications

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

Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Liver Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hyperkalemia
Moebius Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Cytrabine

Is this Cytrabine habit forming or addictive?

Cytrabine does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Cytrabine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cytrabine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cytrabine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Cytrabine for mental disorders.

No

Cytrabine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cytrabine

Taking Cytrabine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytrabine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cytrabine 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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