Cytarabine generic name?

What is the generic name for cytarabine?

Cytarabine is the generic name for the drug. It is also commonly known by the brand name Cytosar-U. [1]

Are there other generic names for the same medicine?

No. Cytarabine is the standard (non-proprietary) name for the medication; products marketed as “cytarabine” use that same generic naming. [1]

What is cytarabine used for?

Cytarabine is used as chemotherapy, most commonly for certain types of leukemia (for example, acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia) depending on the regimen and dosing. [1]

Sources

[1] https://www.drugs.com/mtm/cytarabine.html