Cytosar (Cytarabine)

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Brand Name: Cytosar

Generic Name: Cytarabine

Manufacturer/Agent: Pfizer-pharmacia

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 100mg 5ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 715.00

Retail Price: @ KES 953.33

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Class: Antimetabolite Cytotoxics (Oncology & immunosuppression drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C9H13N3O5 = 243.2

Precautions: Caution in impaired liver function. blood uric acid should be monitored.

Indications/Uses: Acute leukaemias.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Bone-marrow depression. nausea. vomiting. hepatic dysfunction. renal dysfunction. neurotoxicity. oral and anal ulceration. rash. conjuctivitis. oesophagitis.

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