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Tegafi is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer. Other than this, Tegafi has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tegafi. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Tegafi are Skin Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tegafi can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Tegafi are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Tegafi's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Tegafi's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Tegafi can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tegafi in conditions like Mouth Ulcer, Liver Disease, Diarrhea (Loose Motions). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tegafi contraindications section.
Besides this, Tegafi may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tegafi is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Tegafi is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Tegafi safe for pregnant women?
Tegafi shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Tegafi safe during breastfeeding?
Tegafi should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tegafi on the Kidneys?
Tegafi is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Tegafi on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Tegafi. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Tegafi only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Tegafi on the Heart?
Tegafi is completely safe for the heart.
Tegafi should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tegafi unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tegafi habit forming or addictive?
Tegafi is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Tegafi
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tegafi and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tegafi
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tegafi.
This medicine data has been created by -
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