Cytrabine 100mg Injection

Brand Name Cytrabine 100mg Injection
Salt Composition

Cytarabine (100mg)

Strength 100mg
Product Form Injection
Pack 1 Injection in 1 Vial
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Anti-Cancer

SubCategory

Blood Cancer

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Cipla Ltd,Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013.
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    Medical Description of Cytrabine 100mg Injection

    Cytrabine 100mg Injection contains Cytarabine 100mg used to treat various types of blood cancer including acute nonlymphocytic leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic leukemia. It works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication by interfering in the DNA and RNA of cancer cells. It is not recommended in children. It is used alone or with other combinations as chemotherapy.


    Cytrabine 100mg Injection Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions Acute nonlymphocytic leukemia, and Acute Lymphocytic leukemia.  


    Cytrabine 100mg Injection Benefits

    Acute Non-lymphocytic leukemia

    It is also called acute myelogenous leukemia. This cancer occurs in the bone marrow and causes an increase in white blood cells. It occurs due to genetic changes in the stem cells which are produced by the bone marrow. Symptoms include easy bleeding, fever, weight loss, loss of appetite, night sweats, fatigue, and bone pain.

    Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

    It is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer that affects white blood cells in your body. It occurs when a cell in bone marrow develops changes in DNA. Symptoms include frequent infection, pale skin, shortness of breath, fatigue, bleeding from gums, nosebleeds, and bone pain.


    Cytrabine 100mg Injection Indication

    Cytrabine 100mg Injection is prescribed in the following indications as Acute Non-lymphocytic leukemia, and Acute Lymphocytic leukemia.


    Mechanism of action of Cytrabine 100mg Injection

    Cytrabine 100mg Injection contains Cytarabine 100mg is an anti-cancer medication, an anti-metabolite. It produces its action by inhibiting the growth of DNA and RNA and it also prevents the cancer cell from growth and multiplication.

     


    How Cytrabine 100mg Injection works

    Cytrabine 100mg Injection contains Cytarabine 100mg is an anti-cancer medication, it produces its action by interfering with the growth of DNA and RNA of the abnormal cells which prevents the cancer cells from multiplying.


    Cytrabine 100mg Injection Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cytarabine
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients with active meningeal infection


    Cytrabine 100mg Injection Side Effects

    • Anorexia
    • Diarrhea
    • Bleeding
    • Rash
    • Fever
    • Hepatic dysfunction
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Chest pain
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Anemia
    • Pneumonia


    FAQs for Cytrabine 100mg Injection

    • I am experiencing nausea and fatigue. Is this due to Cytrabine 100mg Injection?

    Yes, the common side effect of this medicine is nausea and fatigue so it is better to eat more frequent meals to decrease nausea and also avoid foods that are salty, spicy, fatty. Drink plenty of rest and do light exercise to keep yourself active

    • Does Cytrabine 100mg Injection cause hair loss?

    Yes, one of the common side effects of this medicine is hair loss. This will get treated once you stop the treatment.

    • I have noticed some changes in my skin after taking the Cytrabine 100mg Injection? What should I do?

    Use sunscreen whenever you step outdoors and use moisturizer to get relief from the rash, dry and itchy skin. Your skin will return to normal once your treatment is stopped.


    Precautions and general warning of Cytrabine 100mg Injection

    Alcohol

    It is not clear whether it is safe to consume alcohol is safe while you are receiving this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Pregnancy

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Breast Feeding

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Kidney Problem

    It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients with renal impairment. Kindly consult with yours.

    Liver Disease

    Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients with hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Cytrabine 100mg Injection

    Cytrabine 100mg Injection comes in a liquid solution as an intravenous. It is injected by a health care professional in doctor clinics, hospitals. Use the injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult together with your doctor.


    Use of Cytrabine 100mg Injection in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Cytrabine 100mg Injection in children

    Safety and efficacy were not established. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Cytrabine 100mg Injection in Elderly Patients

    Cytrabine 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    • The use of this medicine may cause bone marrow suppression, central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and pulmonary toxicity
    • Kindly avoid pregnancy while you are receiving this medicine because it may cause fetal harm
    • Cardiomyopathy was reported


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
    • You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease
    • You develop shortness of breath


    General instructions

    Cytrabine 100mg Injection is used to treat acute nonlymphocytic leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic leukemia. It produces its action by interfering with the growth of DNA and RNA of the abnormal cells which prevent the cancer cells from multiplying.

     


    Drug Interaction of Cytrabine 100mg Injection

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    Tofacitinib

    Use alternative medicine because the combination of this medicine either increases the toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects and it also increases the risk for developing an infection.

    Cholera vaccine

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cytarabine decreases the effect of the cholera vaccine by immunosuppressive effects and it also increases the risk for developing an infection.

    Acalabrutinib

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine either increases toxicity or the other by pharmacodynamic synergism.

    Dichlorphenamide

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine decreases the serum potassium level

    Digoxin

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cytarabine decreases the effect of digoxin by inhibiting GI absorption

    Drug-Food Interaction

    No data is available kindly consult with your doctor.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Infections

    The use of this medicine is contraindicated in patients who are having infectious diseases because of their cytotoxic effect their induce myelosuppression.

    Myelosuppression

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with bone marrow suppression because the use of this medicine induces dose-related myelosuppression, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia

    Hepatic dysfunction

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic impairment because the patients with liver dysfunction may be at higher risk for developing CNS toxicity

    Renal dysfunction

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with renal impairment because the patients with kidney dysfunction may be at higher risk for developing CNS toxicity


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 30°C room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    • Cytarabine 100mg is an anti-cancer medication, an anti-metabolite
    • It is used to treat acute nonlymphocytic leukemia and Acute Lymphocytic leukemia.  
    • Do not withdraw the medicine without consulting with a doctor
    • Kindly avoid pregnancy while you are receiving this medicine
    • Kindly consult with your doctor if you have experienced shortness of breath, chest pain, loss of appetite, and dark urine while you are receiving this medicine