Cytosar

Pfizer Ltd

Composition for Cytosar Products

Cytosar Products are primarily used for

About Cytosar Products

Uses of Cytosar Products

Cytarabine is used in the treatment of blood cancer.

Cytosar Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Cytosar are Skin ulcer, Low blood platelets, Sepsis, Vomiting, Nausea, Infection, Pneumonia, Anal ulcers, Hair loss, Fever, Abnormal liver function, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Diarrhea, Bone marrow failure, Megaloblastic anemia, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Decreased reticulocyte, Bone marrow disorder, Cytarabine syndrome, Corneal disorders, Necrotizing enterocolitis, Cerebral disorder, Cerebellar disorder, Acute respiratory distress syndrome, Skin exfoliation.

Severe

Side Effects of Cytosar are Bleeding disorder, Pericarditis, Conjunctivitis, Bowel necrosis, Esophagitis, Injection site reaction, Jaundice, Acute pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas), Anaphylactic reaction, Neurotoxicity, Neuritis, Renal impairment, Oropharyngeal pain, Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, Thrombophlebitis, Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease), Gastrointestinal necrosis, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Pneumatosis intestinalis, Liver abscess, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Coma, Personality changes.

How Cytosar Products work

Cytarabine 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.

Patient Concerns about Cytosar Products

Frequently asked questions about Cytosar Products

Frequently asked questions about Cytarabine

Q. Is Cytosar 1000mg Injection a vesicant?
No. Cytosar 1000mg Injection is not a vesicant (irritant) but should be handled with care.
Q. Is Cytosar 1000mg Injection ototoxic?
No. Ototoxicity is not reported with use of Cytosar 1000mg Injection. However, please consult your doctor if you experience such a side effect.
Q. Is Cytosar 1000mg Injection cytotoxic?
Yes. Cytosar 1000mg Injection is a cytotoxic drug.
Q. Does Cytosar 1000mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes. Cytosar 1000mg Injection may cause hair loss.
Q. How does Cytosar 1000mg Injection prevent DNA replication?
Cytosar 1000mg Injection prevents deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication by inhibiting the synthesis of DNA.

Products for Cytosar

Cytosar 1000mg Injection
vial of 10 ml Injection
Pfizer Ltd
MRP
1320.34
Not Available

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