Liposomal cytarabine - LIP-oh-som-al sye-TARE-a-beenbelongs to the group of medication known as antineoplastics. It is using to treat cancer of the lymph system that has spread to the brain.
Liposomal cytarabine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be effected by the drug, other effects may also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your family doctor. Some effects may occur after treat with liposomal cytarabine has been stopped.
Before you begin treat with liposomal cytarabine, you and your family doctor must talk about the good this drug will do as well as the chance of using it.
Liposomal cytarabine is to be aplaying only by or under the immediate supervision of your family doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
Generic name product may be available in the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.