title: Cytarabine.
abstract: Cytarabine is effective in the treatment of leukemias and CNS disease when given SQ, IM, IV, or intrathecally. Research is continuing to investigate high-dose therapy with cytarabine.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Betcher
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Burnham
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003561:Cytarabine / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D003561:Cytarabine