Cytrosar 100 Injection Information

Cytrosar 100 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Blood Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Cytrosar 100 Injection 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 Cytrosar 100 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cytrosar 100 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Cytrosar 100 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Cytrosar 100 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cytrosar 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cytrosar 100 Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Cytrosar 100 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Cytrosar 100 Injection, 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
Cytrosar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cytrosar
Cytrosar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cytrosar 100 Injection Benefits & Uses

Cytrosar 100 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Cytrosar 100 Injection 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 100 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Cytrosar 100 Injection 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 100 Injection 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 100 Injection on the Kidneys?

Using Cytrosar does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cytrosar 100 Injection 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 100 Injection on the Heart?

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

Safe

Cytrosar 100 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cytrosar 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Liver Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hyperkalemia
Moebius Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Cytrosar 100 Injection

Is this Cytrosar 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cytrosar 100 Injection.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cytrosar 100 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cytrosar 100 Injection 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 100 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cytrosar 100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cytrosar 100 Injection

You can take Cytrosar 100 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cytrosar 100 Injection

Information about the interaction of Cytrosar 100 Injection 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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