cytarabine 500mg cytosar Injection

Trade Name: Cytosar

Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd

Presentation: Injection

Strength: 500mg

 

What is the purpose of injecting Cytarabine 500mg?

Cytarabine 500mg is used to treat some kinds of leukaemia (cancer of the white blood cells), such as acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), acute lymphocytic leukaemia (ALL), and chronic myelogenous leukaemia (CML), either alone or in combination with other chemotherapy medications (CML).

What is the best way to administer cytarabine injections?

Cytarabine 100 mg/mL An injection is a ready-to-use injection that can be injected intravenously or subcutaneously. Cytarabine 100 mg/mL Because of the mild hypertonicity of this formulation, the injection should not be given intravenously.

What is the frequency of Cytarabine 500mgadministration?

The standard cytarabine dose in combination with other anticancer medications for induction therapy of acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia is 100 mg/m2/day by continuous IV infusion (Days 1–7) or 100 mg/m2 IV every 12 hours (Days 1 to 7).

What are the cytosar injection side effects of Cytarabine 500mg?

  • Cytosar Injection Side Effects
  • Rash.
  • Skin ulcer on the skin.
  • Nausea.
  • Hair loss is a common occurrence.
  • Pain in the abdomen.
  • Ulcers in the mouth.
  • Anaemia is a condition in which a person (low number of red blood cells)
  • White blood cell count is low.

Is Cytarabine 500mg capable of causing a fever?

Fever can develop after receiving cyclosporine and for up to 24 hours following. Eye drops with large doses of cytarabine may help with conjunctivitis. Children experience more vomiting issues after receiving intrathecal cytarabine than they do after receiving intrathecal methotrexate.

How is Cytarabine 500mg administered?

Cytarabine can be given as an intravenous infusion (intravenous or IV). Intrathecal infusion is another form of administration. When medications need to reach the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which surrounds the brain and spinal cord, this approach is used. The drug is infused directly into the spinal fluid.

Is it possible to administer Cytarabine at home?

It was a safe and successful endeavour to assist patients in administering Cytarabine at home. Patient-centred care is aided by the development of novel techniques for administering chemotherapy in the home.

Is cytarabine linked to hair loss?

Some people may experience transient hair loss as a result of this medication. Normal hair growth should resume after the cytarabine medication is finished.

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