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Medicines cytarabineQuestion & answer

cytarabine · Medicine question

Why is oral administration of cytarabine ineffective?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Oral administration of cytarabine is ineffective because of rapid deamination in the gut.

Sources for this answer

Cytarabine Injection Solution 100 mg/mlHospira UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 21Document updated 28 September 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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