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Overview
Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection belongs to the category of anticancer medicines. These medicines are primarily used to treat patients diagnosed with certain types of leukemia. Leukemia is a type of blood cancer where white blood cells are produced in excess. This medicine can treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). The growth of cancer cells is uncontrollable and abnormal in the human body. It is difficult to diagnose cancer in the early stages. When diagnosed in advanced stages, only the symptoms of the disease can be reduced. Cytarine Injection is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to treat a specific type of cancer.
leukemia Cancer
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Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of leukemia. The active ingredient of the Cytarine is Cytarabine, which belongs to the drug class of antimetabolites. It is administered as an injection by an experienced nurse or medical professional. Cytarine Injection works by killing the abnormal cells. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and the body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this tablet until your doctor says to do so. It is also used alone or in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to treat and prevent meningeal leukemia (cancer in the membrane that covers and protects the spinal cord and brain).
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Cytarine Injection are mentioned below:
Fever
Nausea
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Vomiting
Skin rashes
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Ulcer in the mouth
Difficulty in swallowing
Inflammation in the anus
High blood uric acid levels
Serious side effects are:
Anemia
Lung diseases
Kidney problems
Skin inflammation
Irregular heartbeat
Frequent infections
Swelling in different body parts
Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer
Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection comes under the category of cytotoxic drugs. This medicine works by killing cells undergoing DNA synthesis. It slows down or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body by killing the cells and preventing them from growing and dividing.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
Cytarine 1gm/10ml Injection may increase the levels of uric acid in the blood. The doctor will advise if any medicine is required to control these levels.
It is advised to use effective birth control methods and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Cytarine Injection.
A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Cytarine. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.
Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function at proper intervals after taking this injection.
Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Cytarine. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.
It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Cytarine Injection, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.
In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Cytarine, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.
It is advised not to refrigerate or freeze this injection. Cytarine should be stored at room temperature.
There is are chance that this medicine may result in neurological problems. It is advised to monitor for speech disturbances, eye problems, and coordination problems. Inform your healthcare expert if you notice such symptoms.
Inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases before taking this medicine. Taking Cytarine may lead to liver-related side effects.
Taking this injection may result in peripheral neuropathy. It is crucial to inform your healthcare expert if you notice symptoms like pain, numbness, or weakness in the hands and feet, digestive and urination problems.
It is important to inform your doctor that you're taking this medicine before taking any vaccines. In case of live vaccines such as measles, mumps, rubella and polio vaccines, it is non-negotiable.