Cytarabine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cytosar-U, Cytosar, ara-C, cytosine arabinoside
Proper Use of This MedicineThis medicine
is sometimes given together with certain other medicines. If you are using
a combination of medicines, it is important that you receive each one at the
proper time. If you are taking some of these medicines by mouth, ask your
health care professional to help you plan a way to take them at the right
times.
While you are receiving this medicine, your doctor may want you to drink
extra fluids so that you will pass more urine. This will help prevent kidney
problems and keep your kidneys working well.
This medicine often causes nausea and vomiting. However, it is very important
that you continue to receive the medicine even if you begin to feel ill. Ask
your health care professional for ways to lessen these effects.
Dosing - The dose of cytarabine will be different for
different patients. The dose that is used may depend on a number of things,
including what the medicine is being used for, the patient's weight, and whether
or not other medicines are also being taken. If you are
receiving cytarabine at home, follow your doctor's orders or the directions
on the label
. If you have any questions about the proper dose of cytarabine,
ask your doctor.
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