Drug Identity
What is Cytocin?
How It Works
Can be administered IM, IV Infusion, IT or SC at a concentration NTE 100 mg/ ml IV may be administered either as a bolus, IVPB (high doses of >500 mg/m2), or continuous IV infusion (doses of 100-200 mg/m2). Reconstitute with SWFI, D5W or NS. Standard IV infusion dilution: Dose 250/1000 ml D5W or NS. Standard intrathecal dilution: Dose 3-5 ml lactated Ringers + methotrexate (12 mg) + hydrocortisone (15-50 mg). Note: Bacteriostatic diluent should not be used for the preparation of either high doses or intrathecal doses of cytara-bine; may be used for IM, SC, and low-dose (100-200 mg/ m2) IV Solution.
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Price Intelligence
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cytarabine, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.