Cytarabine liposome Intrathecal and Estrasorb

• Generic Name: cytarabine liposomal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: DepoCyt

Liposomal cytarabine belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer of the lymph system that has spread to the brain.

Liposomal cytarabine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by the medicine, other effects may also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Some effects may occur after treatment with liposomal cytarabine has been stopped.

Before you begin treatment with liposomal cytarabine, you and your doctor should talk about the good cytarabine liposome will do as well as the risks of using it.

Liposomal cytarabine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: estradiol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Divigel, Elestrin Pump, Estrasorb, EstroGel Pump, Evamist, Alora, Climara, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot, Estraderm, Vivelle, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Estrace, DepoEstradiol, Elestrin, Estradot, Estrogel, Femtrace, Femring, Gynodiol

Estrasorb is topical emulsion containing estradiol. Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body.

Estrasorb is used to after menopause to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes. The ovaries normally stop making estrogens when a woman is between 45 to 55 years old. When the estrogen levels begin dropping, some women develop very uncomfortable symptoms, such as feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating (“hot flashes” or “hot flushes”). In some women, the symptoms are mild, and they will not need estrogens. In other women, symptoms can be more severe.

Estrasorb may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.