Cytarabine, Liposomal (Intrathecal)
Brand Names : DepoCyt
CategoryDescriptionLiposomal cytarabine (LIP-oh-som-al
sye-TARE-a-been)belongs to the group of medicines known
as antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer of the lymph system that has
spread to the brain.
Liposomal cytarabine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which
are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected
by the medicine, other effects may also occur. Some of these may be serious
and must be reported to your doctor. Some effects may occur after treatment
with liposomal cytarabine has been stopped.
Before you begin treatment with liposomal cytarabine, you and your doctor
should talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using
it.
Liposomal cytarabine is to be administered only by or under the immediate
supervision of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. † Not commercially available in Canada.
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