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)

Synonyms: 04079A1RDZ, Cytosar, 33K3DB6591, Aracytine, beta-Ara C, Cytarabine Hydrochloride, beta Ara C, Cytosar-U, Ara-C, 0, Cytarabine, Aracytidine, Cytosine Arabinoside, Arabinosylcytosine, Arabinofuranosylcytosine, Cytonal, Ara C, 2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 4-amino-1-beta-D-arabinofuranosyl-, Arabinoside, Cytosine, Cytosar U