cytarabine

Storing Cytarabine, and how long it keeps

Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.

• “Discard any unused portion within 4 hours after initial closure entry.”

• “tion or Sodium Chloride Injection, in both glass and plastic infusion bags, 97 to 100% of the cytarabine was present after 8 days storage at room temperature.”
• “Water for Injection, 5% Dextrose Injection or Sodium Chloride Injection, 97-100% of the cytarabine was still present after 8 days storage at room temperature.”
• “for Injection, 5% Dextrose in Water or Sodium Chloride Injection, 94 to 96 percent of the cytarabine was present after 192 hours storage at room temperature.”
• “jection or Sodium Chloride Injection, in both glass and plastic infusion bags, 97-100% of the cytarabine was present after 8 days storage at room temperature.”

Frequently asked questions

What does Cytarabine treat?

Cytarabine (Cytarabine) may be used to treat leukemia, lymphoma, meningeal neoplasms, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Cytarabine work?

Cytarabine is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor. Nucleoside metabolic inhibitors are fake DNA building blocks that fast-dividing cancer cells mistake for the real thing. Once inside, they get incorporated into the cell's DNA and also block enzymes such as ribonucleotide reductase, which together halt DNA copying and cause the cancer cell to die.

How is Cytarabine rated?

pharmaranks gives Cytarabine a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

Is there a coupon or discount for Cytarabine?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cytarabine. To pay less, Cytarabine is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Cytarabine?

Cytarabine is marketed by Rising. You can see Rising's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Cytarabine a brand-name or generic drug?

Cytarabine is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Cytarabine. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Cytarabine available over the counter?

No. Cytarabine is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Cytarabine come in?

Cytarabine is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Cytarabine?

Cytarabine is classified as nucleoside metabolic inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Cytarabine FDA-registered?

Cytarabine is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA201784. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Cytarabine been recalled by the FDA?

Cytarabine has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Cytarabine safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Cytarabine a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.