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About Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml
Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml is an anticancer medicine used in the treatment of leukemia. Leukemia, also known as blood cancer, is a cancer of blood cells or blood-forming tissues. It causes excessive production of immature white blood cells by the bone marrow and reduces the body’s ability to fight infections. Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml is used in the treatment of different types of leukemias, such as acute non-lymphocytic leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myelocytic leukemia and meningeal leukemia.
Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml contains Cytarabine, which belongs to the class of antimetabolites. It works by inhibiting the DNA polymerase enzyme responsible for DNA elongation, synthesis, and repair. In general, it inhibits the production of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells that are essential for the growth, repair and multiplication of cells. Thus, Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml stops the multiplication of abnormal cells, leads to the growth of cells in an unbalanced way and causes the death of cells.
Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml may cause certain side effects such as vomiting, nausea, mouth ulcers, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dark-coloured urine, stomach pain, hair loss, dizziness, weakness, and pain at the site of injection, prescribed by your doctor. Most of these side effects of Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please seek medical help. A trained healthcare professional will administer Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml. Hence, do not self-administer.
If you are allergic to Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor and avoid taking it. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before starting treatment with Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml. Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml is contraindicated for pregnant women and breastfeeding women due to serious embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have/had kidney or liver disease. Avoid alcohol consumption with Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight as Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml may cause sensitivity to sunlight. You are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out.
Uses of Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml
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Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml contains Cytarabine, which belongs to the class of antimetabolites. It works by inhibiting the DNA polymerase enzyme that is responsible for DNA elongation, synthesis, and repair. In general, it inhibits the production of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells that are essential for cell growth, repair and multiplication. Thus, Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml stops the multiplication of abnormal cells, leads to the growth of cells in an unbalanced way and causes the death of cells.
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Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other component present in it. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before starting treatment with Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml. Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml is contraindicated for pregnant women and breastfeeding women due to serious embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have/had any pre-existing liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml if you are pregnant, as it may harm the foetus. Avoid alcohol consumption with Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight as Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml may cause sensitivity to sunlight. You are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out. If you are about to receive any vaccinations, inform your doctor that you are taking Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml as it may cause infection.
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Drug-Drug Interactions: Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml may interact with medicines used to treat ulcerative colitis (mesalazine, olsalazine), anti-inflammatory drugs (sulfasalazine), aminoglycosides (gentamicin, amikacin, neomycin), cardiac glycoside, cholera vaccine, typhoid vaccine.
Drug-Food Interactions: Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption with Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease before starting treatment with Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Chronic myeloid leukemia: It is a type of cancer that occurs in the bone marrow and blood. It abnormally increases the number of immature white blood cells. The symptoms include unexplained weight loss, excessive sweating, bone pain, frequent nosebleeds, heavier-than-normal periods in females, and shortness of breath. The risk factors include smoking and genetic or blood disorders.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia: It is a type of cancer that occurs in the bone marrow and blood. It increases the number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). The symptoms include fever, enlarged liver, bone or joint pain, shortness of breath, weakness, and bleeding from gums or bruises.
Alcohol
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Avoid consumption of alcohol with Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
Pregnancy
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It is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml. You should not become pregnant while on treatment with Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml.
Breast Feeding
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It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding as it may pass into breast milk and harm your infant. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml. Your doctor may suggest you stop feeding while on treatment with this medicine.
Driving
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Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml causes dizziness and may alter the ability to drive or operate machines. Hence, avoid driving or operating machines after receiving Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml.
Liver
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If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml. It may lead to CNS toxicity in high doses.
Kidney
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If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml as it may lead to kidney failure. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
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Cytarine 100 mg Injection 1 ml, combined with other approved anti-cancer medications, is suggested for inducing remission in adults and children with acute non-lymphocytic leukemia. Consult your doctor for more information.
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