Summary for Cytarabine


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  • Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with:
    Aldesleukin

DepoCyt is a liposomal formulation.

CPX-351 (Vyxeos®) is a 5:1 molar ratio liposomal co-formulation of cytarabine and daunorubicin approved for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.

Vasculitis, a part of the cytarabine syndrome, consists of fever, malaise, myalgia, conjunctivitis, arthralgia and a diffuse erythematous maculopapular eruption that occurs from 6–12 hours following the administration of the drug.

DepoCyt: CHEMICAL ARACHNOIDITIS ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Page last updated 10/16/2026

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Incidence - Help

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness - Help

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations - Help

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