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Cytosar 100mg Injection is a chemotherapy medication containing the active constituent cytarabine. It is used to treat some types of leukemia (blood cancer) and lymphomas (cancer of lymph glands). It interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Cytosar 100mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein or under skin by the healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cytosar 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Cytosar 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Cytosar 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Cytosar 100mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Cytosar 100mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cytosar 100mg Injection is recommended.<BR>However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Cytosar 100mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Cytosar 100mg Injection interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
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