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Cytalon 500 Injection 5 ml Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CYTARABINE-100MG

Uses:

Chronic myeloid leukemia, Acute lymphocytic leukemia, Acute non-lymphocytic leukemia, and meningeal leukemia.

Medicinal Benefits:

Cytalon 500 Injection 5 ml contains Cytarabine, which belongs to the class of antimetabolites. It works by inhibiting the DNA polymerase enzyme that is responsible for DNA elongation, synthesis, and repair. In general, it inhibits the production of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells that are essential for cell growth, repair and multiplication. Thus, Cytalon 500 Injection 5 ml stops the multiplication of abnormal cells, leads to the growth of cells in an unbalanced way and causes the death of cells.

FAQs

Cytalon 500 Injection 5 ml contains Cytarabine, which belongs to the class of antimetabolites. It works by inhibiting the DNA polymerase enzyme that is responsible for DNA elongation, synthesis, and repair.

If you are about to receive any vaccinations, especially live vaccines such as measles, mumps, rubella and polio vaccines, it is advised to inform your doctor that you are on treatment with Cytalon 500 Injection 5 ml as it may cause infections.

Cytalon 500 Injection 5 ml may cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Therefore, please consult a doctor before taking Cytalon 500 Injection 5 ml if you are planning to become pregnant.