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==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: Pyrimidine analog, mimics cytosine. Converted intracellularly into cytarabine-5-triphosphate (ara-CTP). Exact mechanism of action not known; believed to inhibit DNA polymerase, incorporate into DNA and RNA, and kill cells undergoing DNA synthesis (S-phase) and sometimes block cells from progressing from the G1 phase to the S-phase.<ref name="insert">[http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/021041s023lbl.pdf Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) package insert]</ref><ref>[http://hemonc.org/docs/packageinsert/cytarabineliposomal.pdf Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) package insert (locally hosted backup)]</ref>
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Class/mechanism: Pyrimidine analog, mimics cytosine. Converted intracellularly into cytarabine-5-triphosphate (ara-CTP). Exact mechanism of action not known; believed to inhibit DNA polymerase, incorporate into DNA and RNA, and kill cells undergoing DNA synthesis (S-phase) and sometimes block cells from progressing from the G1 phase to the S-phase.<ref name="insert">[http://www.shijiebiaopin.net/upload/product/200971300280710.pdf Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Cytarabineliposomal.pdf | Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://depocyt.com/ DepoCyt manufacturer's website]</ref>
 
<br>Route: IT
 
<br>Route: IT
<br>Extravasation: n/a
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<br>Extravasation: [[irritant]]
  
For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as [http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch Micromedex], [http://online.lexi.com/ Lexicomp], [http://www.utdol.com/online/content/search.do UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp)], or the package insert<ref name="insert"></ref>.
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*"In-line filters must not be used when administering DepoCyt."<ref name="insert"></ref>
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For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias or the prescribing information.<ref name="insert"></ref>
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==Diseases for which it is used==
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*[[CNS leukemia]]
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*[[CNS lymphoma]]
  
 
==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
*[http://chemocare.com/bio/cytarabine_liposomal.asp Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) patient drug information (Chemocare)]<ref>[http://chemocare.com/bio/cytarabine_liposomal.asp Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) patient drug information (Chemocare)]</ref>
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*[http://www.shijiebiaopin.net/upload/product/200971300280710.pdf Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) package insert]<ref name="insert"></ref>
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*[https://chemocare.com/druginfo/cytarabine-liposomal.aspx Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) patient drug information (Chemocare)]<ref>[https://chemocare.com/druginfo/cytarabine-liposomal.aspx Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) patient drug information (Chemocare)]</ref>
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/liposomal-cytarabine-patient-drug-information Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/liposomal-cytarabine-patient-drug-information Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/liposomal-cytarabine-patient-drug-information Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/liposomal-cytarabine-patient-drug-information Cytarabine liposomal (DepoCyt) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
  
==Regimens==
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==History of changes in FDA indication==
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*1999-04-01: Initial accelerated approval for intrathecal treatment of [[CNS lymphoma|lymphomatous meningitis]]. ''(Based on Glantz et al. 1999)''
<br><acronym (if any)> <generic drug1, generic drug2, generic drug3, etc.> (disease)
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**2007-04-19: Converted to regular approval for intrathecal treatment of [[CNS lymphoma|lymphomatous meningitis]].
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*2011-08-11 (oldest label available at Drugs @ FDA): indicated for the intrathecal treatment of [[CNS lymphoma|lymphomatous meningitis]].
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==History of changes in EMA indication==
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*2001-07-11: Initial authorization as DepoCyte
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*2018-07-10: Withdrawn on request from the manufacturer, for commercial reasons
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==Also known as==
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*'''Generic name:''' Liposomal Ara-C
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*'''Brand name:''' DepoCyt, DepoCyte
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Drugs]]
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[[Category:Intrathecal medications]]
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[[Category:Liposomal chemotherapy]]
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[[Category:Deoxycytidine analogs]]
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[[Category:Antimetabolites]]
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[[Category:Irritant]]
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[[Category:CNS leukemia medications]]
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[[Category:CNS lymphoma medications]]
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[[Category:FDA approved in 1999]]
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[[Category:EMA approved in 2001]]
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[[Category:EMA withdrawn in 2018]]

Latest revision as of 01:06, 29 June 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Pyrimidine analog, mimics cytosine. Converted intracellularly into cytarabine-5-triphosphate (ara-CTP). Exact mechanism of action not known; believed to inhibit DNA polymerase, incorporate into DNA and RNA, and kill cells undergoing DNA synthesis (S-phase) and sometimes block cells from progressing from the G1 phase to the S-phase.[1][2][3]
Route: IT
Extravasation: irritant

  • "In-line filters must not be used when administering DepoCyt."[1]

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

History of changes in EMA indication

  • 2001-07-11: Initial authorization as DepoCyte
  • 2018-07-10: Withdrawn on request from the manufacturer, for commercial reasons

Also known as

  • Generic name: Liposomal Ara-C
  • Brand name: DepoCyt, DepoCyte

References