| Stereochemistry | ABSOLUTE |
| Molecular Formula | C9H14N3O8P |
| Molecular Weight | 323.1965 |
| Optical Activity | UNSPECIFIED |
| Defined Stereocenters | 4 / 4 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
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SMILES
NC1=NC(=O)N(C=C1)[C@@H]2O[C@H](COP(O)(O)=O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]2O
InChI
InChIKey=IERHLVCPSMICTF-CCXZUQQUSA-N
InChI=1S/C9H14N3O8P/c10-5-1-2-12(9(15)11-5)8-7(14)6(13)4(20-8)3-19-21(16,17)18/h1-2,4,6-8,13-14H,3H2,(H2,10,11,15)(H2,16,17,18)/t4-,6-,7+,8-/m1/s1
Cytarabine ocfosfate (commercial name: Starasid) is a prodrug having stearyl group attached to phosphoric acid at 5' position of arabinose moiety of cytosine arabinoside (Ara-C). This drug is given orally. The mode of action is in the inhibition of DNA synthesis after conversion to Ara-CTP as in Ara-C. The drug is metabolized in the liver, producing the intermediate metabolite, C-C3PCA which is converted to Ara-C gradually. This property results in the maintenance of relatively long time the blood Ara-C levels. This was proved to be active clinically against acute leukemia and MDS.
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Sample Use Guides
For adult acute non-lymphatic leukemia: In general, for adults, take 2-6 capsules (100-300mg of the active ingredient anhydride) in 1-3 divided doses a day after meal.
For myelodysplastic syndrome: In general, for adults, take 2-4 capsules (100-200mg of the active ingredient anhydride) in 1-3 divided doses a day after meal, for 2 to 3 weeks every day, then discontinue the medication for 2-3 weeks and repeat this schedule. The dosage may be adjusted according to your disease or symptoms.Strictly follow the instructions.
Route of Administration:
Oral
ACTIVE MOIETY
PARENT (METABOLITE)
PRODRUG (METABOLITE ACTIVE)
