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Cytosar U

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Cytosar-U is an anti-cell breakdown agent which is a kind of cancer drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Anti cell breakdown drug

Brands

ARA C • Cytosar • Laracit

Generic Drug

Cytarabine

Side Effects

Common

Fever
Abdominal pain
Chest pain
Itchy rash
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Alopecia
Headache
Vomiting
Nausea
Itching or burning
Loss of appetite
Hair loss
Rash
Reduced appetite
Itchy skin
Chest pain or discomfort

Serious

Vision loss
Liver dysfunction
Loss of vision

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