Depocyt (Injection)

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Depocyt (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information

Depocyt (Injection)

Depocyt (Injection) Medication Classification

CYTARABINE, LIPOSOME (Injection)

Depocyt (Injection) Brandname

Depocyt

Depocyt (Injection) is used for the Treatment

Cytarabine Liposome (sye-TARE-a-been LYE-poh-some) Treats swelling in the brain that is caused by cancer, also called lymphomatous meningitis (lim-FOH-ma-tus men-in-JY-tis).

When To Not Use Depocyt (Injection)

You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to cytarabine, or if you have an active infection of the brain (meningitis).

How Should You Use Depocyt (Injection)

Proper Depocyt (Injection) Storage

Store Depocyt (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Depocyt (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Depocyt (Injection)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Depocyt (Injection) Warnings

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before receiving this medicine.

Depocyt (Injection) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Fever
• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting
• Numbness or tingling in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
• Muscle stiffness or body movements that are hard to control
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Confusion
• Drowsiness