Cytarabine
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Cytaribine is a a pyrimidine nucleoside analog that is used mainly in the treatment of leukemia, especially acute non-lymphoblastic leukemia. It is an antimetabolite antineoplastic agent that inhibits the synthesis of DNA. Its actions are specific for the S phase of the cell cycle. It also has antiviral and immunosuppressant properties.[1]
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Cytarabine (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
==External links The most up-to-date information about Cytarabine and other drugs can be found at the following sites.
- Cytarabine - FDA approved drug information (drug label) from DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Cytarabine - Drug information for consumers from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Cytarabine - Detailed information from DrugBank.