Fluorouracil

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Fluorouracil
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Fluorouracil Information

Fluorouracil is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Fluorouracil have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Fluorouracil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Fluorouracil Benefits & Uses

Fluorouracil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Fluorouracil 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

Fluorouracil Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fluorouracil 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

Fluorouracil Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Fluorouracil safe for pregnant women?


    Fluorouracil has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Fluorouracil without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Fluorouracil safe during breastfeeding?


    Fluorouracil may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Fluorouracil on the Kidneys?


    Fluorouracil is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Fluorouracil on the Liver?


    Fluorouracil can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Fluorouracil on the Heart?


    Fluorouracil is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Fluorouracil with Other Drugs

Fluorouracil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Fluorouracil Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Fluorouracil

  • Is this Fluorouracil habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Fluorouracil is addictive.

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


    After taking Fluorouracil, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Fluorouracil can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Fluorouracil should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    No, Fluorouracil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Fluorouracil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Fluorouracil


    It is safe to take Fluorouracil with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Fluorouracil


    Information about the interaction of Fluorouracil and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


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