Cytarabine injection helps stop cells from forming DNA and may kill malignant cells. It is a type of antimetabolite. Also known as ARA-C. The cytarabine injection price might vary depending on a wide range of generic and innovator version drugs. Cytarabine is a medication used with other medicines for the treatment of adults and children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and for the prevention and treatment of a type of leukemia that has progressed to the meninges (the tissue that covers and protects the brain, spinal cord). This medication may also be used for the treatment of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and blastic phase chronic myelogenous leukemia. It is also being studied to treat other types of cancer. This medication may also be used for the treatment of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and blastic phase chronic myelogenous leukemia. It is also being studied to treat other types of cancer.