CYTARABINE (Cytarabine) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

CYTARABINE

What is the Trade Name for CYTARABINE?

Cytarabine

What are the Indications for CYTARABINE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Cytarabine Injection in combination with other approved anticancer drugs is indicated for remission induction in acute non-lymphocytic leukemia of adults and children. It has also been found useful in the treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia and the blast phase of chronic myelocytic leukemia. Intrathecal administration of Cytarabine Injection is indicated in the prophylaxis and treatment of meningeal leukemia.

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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