It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cytabin 1000 Inj. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cytabin 1000 Inj 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.
UNSAFE
Cytabin 1000 Inj is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
Cytabin 1000 Inj may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cytabin 1000 Inj is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cytabin 1000 Inj is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cytabin 1000 Inj in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Because of the limited information, a cautious use of Cytabin 1000 Inj is recommended in patients with liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Cytabin 1000 Inj 100mg/ml Injection
Introduction
Cytabin 1000 Inj is used to treat some kinds of cancers of blood. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
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Uses of Cytabin 1000 Inj
Blood cancer
Side effects of Cytabin 1000 Inj
Common
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)
How to use Cytabin 1000 Inj
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cytabin 1000 Inj works
Cytabin 1000 Inj 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.
Quick Tips
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
IV Administration
Rapid IV, infusion over 1-3 hr, or SC intrathecal
Has been administered by IM & continuous SC infusion
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Adult Dose
Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
IV administration for remission induction
100-200 mg/sq.meter/day for 5-10 days; begin second course in 2-4 weeks afte...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Cytarabine acts by interfering with DNA synthesis specifically at the S-phase of the cell cycle. It is a potent myelosuppressant and requires careful ...
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Precaution
Hepatic and renal dysfunction, severe infections, preexisting drug-induced bone marrow suppression. Monitor WBC, platelet counts and blood uric acid f...
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