Cytalon 500mg Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Celon Laboratories Ltd
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Cytarabine 500mg
 
Storage
Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Cytalon 500mg Injection is used to treat some kinds of cancers of blood. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Cytalon 500mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein or under skin by the healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, skin ulcer, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice chills, unusual bleeding or bruising and black and tarry stools. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

USES OF CYTALON INJECTION

Blood cancer

BENEFITS OF CYTALON INJECTION

In Blood cancer

Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Cytalon 500mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CYTALON INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cytalon

·         Rash

·         Skin ulcer

·         Nausea

·         Vomiting

·         Hair loss

·         Abdominal pain

·         Anal ulcers

·         Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

·         Decreased white blood cell count

·         Fever

·         Infection

·         Abnormal liver function

·         Low blood platelets

·         Mouth ulcer

·         Pneumonia

·         Sepsis

·         Mouth sore

·         Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

HOW TO USE CYTALON INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW CYTALON INJECTION WORKS

Cytalon 500mg Injection interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cytalon 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cytalon 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Cytalon 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Cytalon 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cytalon 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cytalon 500mg Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cytalon 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Because of the limited information, a cautious use of Cytalon 500mg Injection is recommended in patients with liver disease.