Cytarzer - 500 IP Injection

Composition - Cytarabine -500mg IP

What is Cytarzer 5OO mg?

It is an anticancer medicine that is used for different types of blood cancer.

Uses of Cytarzer 500

Advanced-stage Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
Post remission therapy (consolidation, relapse /refractory AML).
High-dose drug regimens.
Patients requiring aggressive treatments or relapse control.
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas.

How does Cytarzer work?

It inhibits DNA multiplication and replication.

Common side effects

Low blood count

Diarrhea

Constipation

Alopecia

Abdominal pain

Mouth sores

Skin rashes

Risk of infections

Weakness

Toxicities -

Neurotoxicity- confusion, seizures
Ocular -toxicity - blurred vision
Bone marrow suppression- bleeding
Hepatotoxicity- elevated liver enzymes

Precautions:

To be used cautiously in patients with -

Pre-existing liver dysfunction

Renal dysfunction

Immune-compromised patients

HIV co-infections

Neurological disorders

Contraindications

Allergy or hypersensitivity to the drug components.

Breastfeeding mothers

Pregnant women

Warning:

To be used when prescribed by the doctor.

Important safety and monitoring information

Regular monitor-

Neurological conditions,

Total blood count,

Ocular function,

Infection risk,

Liver functions, and

Kidney functions.

Storage

It should be stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius, protected from light.

Administration Instructions

To be administered intrathecal, subcutaneous, or as a slow IV infusion.

To be used immediately after reconstitution.

Important Handling Instructions-

It is cytotoxic, must be handled wearing gloves

Metal needles and syringes reduce drug potency.

Cytarzer 500mg Injection