Cytarabine

Synonyms

2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 4-amino-1-beta-D-arabinofuranosyl-

Ara-C

Arabinofuranosylcytosine

Arabinoside, Cytosine

Arabinosylcytosine

Aracytidine

Aracytine

Cytarabine Hydrochloride

Cytonal

Cytosar

Cytosar U

Cytosar-U

CytosarU

Cytosine Arabinoside

Hydrochloride, Cytarabine

beta-Ara C

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)