Description

Cytarabine (Cytosar-U) generic

Arasid is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Arasid slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Arasid-500 injection is an anti-cancer medicine that contains cytarabine. It is used in the treatment of various types of blood and bone marrow cancers such as acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia (a type of cancer with excess immature white blood cells) and acute lymphocytic leukaemia (a type of cancer that affects white blood cells). It should only be used under medical supervision.

Arasid-500 injection shows some side effects like hair loss, skin and mouth ulcers, rash, anaemia, sepsis (blood poisoning), low white blood cell count, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, pneumonia, infections, fever, anal ulcers, abnormal liver function and stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth). Arasid-1000 injection does not cause drowsiness but it still may cause side effects that affect your ability to drive. Inform your doctor immediately if you feel sudden chills, notice unusual bruising or bleeding and black and tarry stools.