ALEXAN 100mg/5ml Price in UAE

Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
Cytarabineis available in the market in concentration

Name

Cytarabine

Precaution

Hepatic and renal dysfunction, severe infections, preexisting drug-induced bone marrow suppression. Monitor WBC, platelet counts and blood uric acid frequently. Assess renal and hepatic function periodically. Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk, avoid

Indication

Acute myeloid leukaemia, acute lymphocytic leukaemia (ALL), lymphomas, Leukaemic meningitis

Contra indication

Hypersensitivity; pregnancy and lactation.

Side Effect

1-10% Anorexia,Nausea,Vomiting,Diarrhea,Oral/anal inflammation,Thrombophlebitis,Bleeding,Myelosuppression,Rash,Fever,Hepatic dysfunction Frequency Not Defined Headache,Neuropathy,Chest pain,Pericarditis,Pneumonia,Anemia,Bleeding,Leukopenia,Thrombocytopenia,Kidney disease,Infectious disease,Sepsis,"Cytarabine syndrome": fever, myalgia, bone pain, rash, conjunctivitis, malaise,Skin ulcers,Cellulitis,Urinary retention,Neuritis,Jaundice,Anaphylaxis Potentially Fatal: Convulsions. Cerebellar dysfunction, respiratory distress syndrome, GI perforation, bone marrow suppression.

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Mode of Action

Cytarabine acts by interfering with DNA synthesis specifically at the S-phase of the cell cycle. It is a potent myelosuppressant and requires careful haematological monitoring during its use. It also has antiviral property.

Interaction

May reduce efficacy of gentamicin, digoxin and flucytosine. Potentially Fatal: Potentiates bone marrow depression with radiotherapy and other myelotoxic drugs.