ARABINOFURANOSYLCYTOSINE
\ˈaɹɐbˌɪnəfjˌʊɹɐnˌɒsɪlsˌɪtəsˌa͡ɪn], \ˈaɹɐbˌɪnəfjˌʊɹɐnˌɒsɪlsˌɪtəsˌaɪn], \ˈa_ɹ_ɐ_b_ˌɪ_n_ə_f_j_ˌʊ_ɹ_ɐ_n_ˌɒ_s_ɪ_l_s_ˌɪ_t_ə_s_ˌaɪ_n]\
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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)
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