Prescription Required

Cytowel 500mg Injection

by Getwell Oncology Pvt Ltd
Cytarabine (500mg)

₹550

Cytowel 500mg Injection

Introduction to Cytowel 500mg Injection

Cytowel 500mg 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. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, skin ulcer, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice chills, unusual bleeding or bruising and black and tarry stools. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Safety Advice for Cytowel 500mg Injection

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cytowel 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Cytowel 500mg 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.

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Cytowel 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

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Cytowel 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

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Cytowel 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cytowel 500mg Injection is recommended.<BR>However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

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There is limited information available on the use of Cytowel 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Because of the limited information, a cautious use of Cytowel 500mg Injection is recommended in patients with liver disease.

How Cytowel 500mg Injection works

Cytowel 500mg 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.

How To Use Cytowel 500mg Injection

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of Cytowel 500mg Injection

  • Rash
  • Skin ulcer
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Abdominal pain
  • Anal ulcers
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Fever
  • Infection
  • Abnormal liver function
  • Low blood platelets
  • Mouth ulcer
  • Pneumonia
  • Sepsis
  • Mouth sore
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

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FAQ's on Cytowel 500mg Injection

How does Cytowel prevent DNA replication?

Cytowel prevents deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication through inhibiting the synthesis of DNA.

Is Cytowel ototoxic?

No. Ototoxicity is not reported with use of Cytowel. However, please consult your doctor if you experience such side effect

Is Cytowel cytotoxic?

Yes. Cytowel is a cytotoxic drug

Does Cytowel cause hair loss?

Yes. Cytowel may cause hair loss

Is Cytowel a vesicant?

No. Cytowel is not a vesicant (irritant) but should be handled with care

Prescription Required

Cytowel 500mg Injection

by Getwell Oncology Pvt Ltd
Cytarabine (500mg)

₹550

Cytowel 500mg Injection

Cytowel 500mg Injection

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