Cytosar-U, also known as Cytarabine, is indicated for the treatment of acute non-lymphocytic leukemia in adults and pediatric patients. Administered intravenously, through a shot under the skin of the arm or thigh (subcutaneous), or through a shot in a large muscle in a patient's buttocks, thigh, or upper arm (intramuscular), Cytosar-U interferes with cancerous cell growth, a characteristic of leukemia. The medication is made by Pharmacia & Upjohn. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Cytosar-U in 1969.
Side effects of Cytosar-U use include, but may not be limited to, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, a mild to severe rash, difficulty breathing, hair loss, yellowing of the skin and eyes, nausea and diarrhea.
A black box warning on Cytosar-U's packaging label indicates that only a trained physician experienced in cancer chemotherapy medications should administer Cytosar-U. Toxic effects of Cytosar-U use include anemia, leukopenia and thrombocytopenia. A doctor is advised to weigh the benefits of Cytosar-U against its known toxic effects before prescribing the medication.
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