Cytarabine

**Definition:** 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)

**Tree numbers:** - D03.383.742.680.245.453 - D13.570.065.300 - D13.570.685.245.453

**Synonyms:** - Arabinofuranosylcytosine - Arabinosylcytosine - Aracytidine - Cytosine Arabinoside