Cytosar U
《英文msh詞典》Cytosar U
[入口詞] Cytosar U
[主題詞] Cytarabine
[藥動學] Immunosuppressive Agents
[英文釋義] A pyrimidine nucleoside analog that is used mainly in the treatment of leukemia,especially acute non-lymphoblastic leukemia. Cytarabine is an antimetabolite antineoplastic agent that inhibits the synthesis of DNA. Its actions are specific for the S phase of the cell cycle. It also has antiviral and immunosuppressant properties. (From Martindale,The Extra Pharmacopoeia,30th ed,p472)