Tegafur Capsule - Luporal Capsule (10)

10 Capsule in 1 Strip

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10 CAPSULE 1 Strip ₹ 1476.78 ₹1554.5 5% OFF Save: ₹78

Manufactured by: Lupin Ltd
Contains / Salt: Fluorouracil (224 mg) + Tegafur (100 mg)

Tegafur Information

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

Tegafur Benefits & Uses

Tegafur is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tegafur 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

Tegafur Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tegafur is used -

Common

Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
Hair Loss
Skin Rash
Inflammation Of Rectum
Skin redness
Contact Dermatitis
Dry Skin
Skin irritation

Tegafur Related Warnings

Is the use of Tegafur safe for pregnant women?

Tegafur shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Tegafur safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Tegafur on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Tegafur on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tegafur on the Liver?

Tegafur 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 Tegafur on the Heart?

You can take Tegafur without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tegafur with Other Drugs

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

Tegafur Contraindications

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

Bleeding
Blood Cancer
Liver Disease
Skin Discolouration
Drug Allergy
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)

Frequently asked Questions about Tegafur

Is this Tegafur habit forming or addictive?

Tegafur does not cause addiction.

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

Tegafur does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Tegafur should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Tegafur cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tegafur Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tegafur

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Tegafur with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tegafur

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tegafur with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience