Cytarabine - Cytarabine - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cytarabine.
• Cytosar-U, Tarabine PFS
• sye-TAIR-uh-bean

Read Before Using Cytarabine (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Do not double dose if missed.
• Contact your doctor.

Usage Instructions

• This is a potent medication.
• Use it exactly as prescribed.
• Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids while using this medication.
• This helps your kidneys to remove the drug from your body and avoid some of the side effects.
• Do not stop using this medication, even if you feel nauseated or experience vomiting.

Cytarabine Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication can lower your body's ability to fight an infection.
• Notify your doctor if you develop any signs of an infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or chills.
• Avoid touching your eyes or inside your nose without first washing your hands.
• Use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters and avoid activities such as contact sports in order to lower the chance of getting cut, bruised or injured.
• Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without consent of your doctor, and avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine.
• Regular doctor visits are important.
• Frequent blood tests will be done to monitor therapy.

Cytarabine Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate piggyback or infusion device.
• Warm to room temperature before infusing.
• Check expiration date.
• Store vial at room temperature away from sunlight.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, itching, freckling, diarrhea, dizziness are common side effects.
• Using the drug on an empty stomach may help to relieve vomiting.
• Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limited activity may help lessen some of these effects.
• In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.
• Temporary hair loss is another common side effect.
• Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended.
• Contact your doctor without delay if you experience any of the following symptoms.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Medicinal Applications

• Cytarabine is one of a large group of drugs known as "antineoplastics"; these drugs are also known as cancer drugs, chemotherapy, or "chemo".
• They are used in the treatment of various cancers to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
• A combination of different types of cancer drugs will often be used to achieve better results and minimize side effects.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Warning

• This medication will be given where you can be closely monitored by your doctor because serious, even fatal, blood disorders (for example, anemia, bone marrow suppression) have been caused by this medication.
• Liver problems may also develop.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop fever, unusual fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent sore throat, easy bruising or bleeding, abdominal or stomach pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes or skin, or mouth sores.