Side effect(s) of Cytarabine

Review the side-effects of Cytarabine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Most Common - Bone marrow suppression, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth ulcer, fever and rash.

   Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness, seizures, drowsiness, depression, anxiety, coma, incoordination, speech disorder and vision loss.

   Respiratory - Lung swelling and cough.

   Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain, neck pain and muscle stiffness.

   Genitourinary - Increased urinary retention.

   Eye - Blurred vision.

   Skin - Increased sweating.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Cytarabine

Cytarabine(Cytosar-U) generic is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This medication slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.