Flurasted 500mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Flurasted 500mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Other Benefits

Flurasted 500mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 12 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Flurasted 500mg Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flurasted 500mg Injection is used -

Moderate

Esophagitis
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Erythema
Edema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Loss of appetite
Diarrhoea
Dry Skin
Itching or burning
Infection
Sinus infection

Flurasted 500mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Flurasted 500mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Flurasted should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Flurasted 500mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Flurasted. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Flurasted 500mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Flurasted is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Flurasted 500mg Injection on the Liver?

Flurasted may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Flurasted 500mg Injection on the Heart?

Flurasted is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Flurasted 500mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flurasted 500mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Blood Cancer
Liver Disease
Skin Disorders and Diseases
Mouth Ulcer
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Frequently asked Questions about Flurasted 500mg Injection

Is this Flurasted 500mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Flurasted 500mg Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Flurasted 500mg Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Flurasted 500mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Flurasted 500mg Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Flurasted 500mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flurasted 500mg Injection

You can take Flurasted 500mg Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flurasted 500mg Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Flurasted 500mg Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Fluorouracil

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 864

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 585-588

Flurasted 500mg Injection