Cytraze 100mg Injection
Uses:
- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML);
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML);
- Meningeal leukemia.
Mechanism of action: Cytraze 100mg injection is a cytotoxic drug that acts by primarily killing cells undergoing DNA synthesis. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in your body.
Important information:
- Do not take Cytraze 100mg injection if you are allergic to Cytarabine or any other ingredients of this medicine.
- Inform your physician if you have difficulties in body coordination, are taking any other anti-cancer medications, have decreased bone marrow functioning, liver problems, or have undergone dialysis immediately before or after treatment with this medicine.
- Store Cytraze 100mg injection at room temperature (25°C). Do not refrigerate or freeze.
- Keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
- If you forgot to take a dose on the scheduled day, contact your physician and reschedule the dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Administration: Cytraze 100mg injection will be given to you in a hospital setting by a trained healthcare professional. This medicine may be given by solution for injection/infusion (using a syringe) under the skin (subcutaneous) or into a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly), or into the spine (intrathecal). Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and duration of the treatment based on your disease condition, severity, and other factors.
Safety advices:
- Pregnancy: Cytraze 100mg injection is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may cause birth defects.
- Breast feeding: Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Cytraze 100mg injection.
- Lungs: It is unknown whether Cytraze 100mg injection can be used in patients with lung disorders.
- Liver: It is unknown whether Cytraze 100mg injection can be used in patients with liver disorders.
- Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cytraze 100mg injection. Please consult your doctor.
- Driving: Cytraze 100mg injection does not affect your ability to drive or use machinery. If you are affected, consult your doctor for more advice.
Side effects:
- Common: fever, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, swallowing difficulties, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, inflammation or ulceration in the mouth or anus, high blood uric acid levels, hair loss, skin rashes, speaking difficulties, inflammation in the vein.
- Serious: swelling and irritation of the skin, increased blood uric acid levels, blisters of the skin, irregular heartbeat, lung diseases, anaemia, infection, kidney problems.
FAQ:
What should I monitor when taking Cytraze 100mg injection? Cytraze 100mg injection may cause neurological problems, monitor for speech disturbances, eye problems, and coordination problems. Inform your physician if you have noticed any of these problems.
What if I overdose Cytraze 100mg injection? High doses of Cytraze 100mg injection can worsen side effects like sores in the mouth or may decrease the number of WBC and platelets in the blood, damages to nerves, severe lung problems, heart problems. Inform your physician if you experience any of the symptoms.
Is Cytraze 100mg injection toxic to the liver? The safety of Cytraze 100mg injection to the liver has not been well established. The drug may cause a few liver-related side effects. Inform your physician if you have liver diseases before initiating the treatment.
Should I have to refrigerate Cytraze 100mg injection? No, do not refrigerate or freeze Cytraze 100mg injection. The injection should be stored at room temperature 20°C to 25°C.
Is Cytraze 100mg injection toxic to the brain? Intravenous administration of Cytraze 100mg injection can cause peripheral neuropathy. Inform your physician if you have any symptoms of pain, numbness or weakness in the hands and feet, digestive and urination problems.
Fact box:
- Molecule name: Cytarabine;
- Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics;
- Pharmacological class: Antimetabolite.