Cytrabine
Cytrabine Products are primarily used for
About Cytrabine Products
Cytrabine Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Cytrabine are Rash, Skin ulcer, Low blood platelets, Sepsis, Mouth ulcer, Vomiting, Nausea1a, Abdominal pain, Infection, Pneumonia, Decreased white blood cell count, Anal ulcers, Hair loss, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Mouth sore, Abnormal liver function, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth).
How Cytrabine 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 Cytrabine Products
Frequently asked questions about Cytrabine Products
Frequently asked questions about Cytarabine
Q. Is Cytarabine a vesicant?
No. Cytarabine is not a vesicant (irritant) but should be handled with care.
Q. Is Cytarabine ototoxic?
No. Ototoxicity is not reported with use of Cytarabine. However, please consult your doctor if you experience such a side effect.
Q. Is Cytarabine cytotoxic?
Yes. Cytarabine is a cytotoxic drug.
Q. Does Cytarabine cause hair loss?
Yes. Cytarabine may cause hair loss.
Q. How does Cytarabine prevent DNA replication?
Cytarabine prevents deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication by inhibiting the synthesis of DNA.