DepoCyt (Cytarabine Liposome Injection) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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DepoCyt Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt)?

Before taking cytarabine liposomal, tell your doctor if you have

kidney disease;
liver disease;
had recent vaccinations; or
bone marrow problems.

You may not be able to take cytarabine liposomal, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Cytarabine liposomal is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that cytarabine liposomal is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby.Do not take cytarabine liposomal without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Contraceptive measures are recommended during treatment with cytarabine liposomal.

It is not known whether cytarabine liposomal passes into breast milk. Do not take cytarabine liposomal without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.

How should I take cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt)?

Cytarabine liposomal will be administered by injection into the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Your doctor will determine the correct amount and frequency of treatment with cytarabine liposomal depending upon the type of cancer being treated and other factors. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment schedule.

Your doctor will probably want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests and other medical evaluations during treatment with cytarabine liposomal to monitor progress and side effects.

Your healthcare provider will store cytarabine liposomal as directed by the manufacturer. If you are storing cytarabine liposomal, follow the directions provided by your healthcare provider.

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