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00241_Field_A.Cytarabine (Ara-C)(Cytosar).txt
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Type of Cancer Hodgkin's and nonHodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, sarcomas, leukemias, neuroblastoma, breast, lung, testis, endometrium, mycosis fungoides
Route Administered Oral, Intravenous
Precautions Increased fluid intake, bladder emptying
Side Effects Hair loss, bladder irritation or hemorrhage, anemia, low blood counts, immunosuppression, water overload (antidiuretic effect), sterility, lung scarring, increased skin pigmentation, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, sore mouth (stomatitis), diarrhea, gastrointestinal ulcers, increased uric acid (gout), secondary malignancies.