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Liposomal Cytarabine ( lip-oh-SOH-mull sy-TAYR-uh-been ) (DepoCyt®) What is this medication used for? Liposomal cytarabine injures cancer cells, causing their death.
What does it look like? • Liquid How is it given? • Into the spinal fluid What are the common side effects? • Neck pain • Neck stiffness • Headache • Fever • Nausea or vomiting • Back pain What are the less common side effects?
Special instructions: • Dexamethasone will be started the day liposomal
cytarabine is first administered to decrease side effects. Call your healthcare provider if dexamethasone is not well tolerated. • You may bleed or bruise more easily. Be careful to avoid injury and use a soft toothbrush. • Avoid alcohol while receiving this medication. • Immediately call your healthcare provider if any of the following occur: limb weakness or numbness; loss of memory or vision; intellectual, cognitive, or behavioral problems; • In utero exposure may cause fetal harm.
• Confusion • Weakness • Excessive sleepiness
• Signs of high blood sugar such as confusion, feeling sleepy, thirst, hunger, urinating more frequently, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit
Notes from Your Healthcare Team
Not all of the possible side effects of this medicine and precautions related to taking it are covered in this information sheet. For a complete list of side effects and precautions, ask your healthcare professional (doctor, nurse, pharmacist) for a manufacturer’s package insert or another reference.
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