Cytrosar Information

Cytrosar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Cytrosar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Cytrosar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Cytrosar have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Cytrosar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Cytrosar has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cytrosar related warnings talks about Cytrosar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Cytrosar contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Cytrosar may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Cytrosar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Cytrosar Benefits & Uses

Cytrosar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Cytrosar 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

Cytrosar Related Warnings

Is the use of Cytrosar safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Cytrosar safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Cytrosar on the Kidneys?

Using Cytrosar does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cytrosar on the Liver?

Cytrosar 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 Cytrosar on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Cytrosar for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cytrosar with Other Drugs

Cytrosar 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

Cytrosar Contraindications

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

Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Liver Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hyperkalemia
Moebius Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Cytrosar

Is this Cytrosar habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cytrosar.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cytrosar 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?

No, Cytrosar is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cytrosar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cytrosar

You can take Cytrosar with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytrosar

Information about the interaction of Cytrosar 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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