Expert advice for Cytosar Injection
You may be monitored closely for severity of symptoms. You will be told to undergo tests for blood counts, bone marrow, liver and kidney functions at regular intervals of time. Inform your doctor if you have recently received chemotherapy or radiotherapy or you are scheduled for radiotherapy. Consult your doctor if you are suffering from any liver disorder. Stop taking cytarabine if you develop severe allergic reaction. Taking cytarabine may increase your uric acid level in the blood. Seek medical advice for necessary precautions. Avoid vaccination with live vaccine to eliminate risk of life threatening reaction. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Composition
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Cytarabine (100mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Lactation |
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Side Effect
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Common
Rash, Skin ulcer, Low blood platelets, Sepsis, Mouth ulcer, Vomiting, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Infection, Pneumonia, Decreased white blood cell count, Anal ulcer, Hair loss, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Sore mouth, Liver function abnormal, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth). |
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How to works
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How Cytosar Injection works
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. |
