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Cytalon 100 mg Injection

Cytarabine (100mg)

₹113.00


Product Code: 158739
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Constituents

Cytarabine (100mg)

Usage of Cytalon 100 mg Injection

Cytalon 100 mg Injection is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, Testicular cancer., breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Rash
  • Skin ulcer
  • Low blood platelets
  • Sepsis
  • Mouth ulcer
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Infection
  • Pneumonia
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Anal ulcer
  • Hair loss
  • Fever
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Sore mouth
  • Liver function abnormal
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Unit

1 ml in 1 vial

Manufacturer

Celon Laboratories Ltd

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How to use Cytalon 100 mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Medicine Works

Cytalon 100 mg Injection 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.

Related Warnings

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Cytalon 100 mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Cytalon 100 mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Cytalon 100 mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Cytalon 100 mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cytalon 100 mg Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

There is limited information available on the use of Cytalon 100 mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Because of the limited information, a cautious use of Cytalon 100 mg Injection is recommended in patients with liver disease.

Expert Advice

  • Cytalon 100 mg Injection is used for the treatment of cancer of the blood.
  • It is only used to treat children, adolescents, and adults who are less than 21 years old.
  • It is given via a drip into a vein (intravenously) over two hours.
  • Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Cytalon a vesicant?

No. Cytalon is not a vesicant (irritant) but should be handled with care

Q. Is Cytalon ototoxic?

No. Ototoxicity is not reported with use of Cytalon. However, please consult your doctor if you experience such side effect

Q. Is Cytalon cytotoxic?

Yes. Cytalon is a cytotoxic drug

Q. Does Cytalon cause hair loss?

Yes. Cytalon may cause hair loss

Q. How does Cytalon prevent DNA replication?

Cytalon prevents deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication through inhibiting the synthesis of DNA.Show moreShow less

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