What is Cytarabine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: CytarabineBrand:
Cytarabine (Cytosar-U, Ara-C) is an antimetabolite used in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, blast phase of chronic myelocytic leukemia, and lymphomas; also for prophylaxis and treatment of meningeal leukemia.
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How do members experience Cytarabine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute myeloid leukemia | 32 | 1 | |
| Acute lymphocytic leukemia | 23 | 0 | |
| Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma | 2 | 1 | |
| Acute promyelocytic leukemia | 1 | 3 | |
| Bone marrow transplant | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Fever | 1 | |
| Hearing problems | 1 | |
| Rashes (redness, swelling) | 1 | |
| Spinning dizziness (vertigo) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
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