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Trifluridine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Trifluridine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Trifluridine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Trifluridine is used -
Common
Is the use of Trifluridine safe for pregnant women?
Trifluridine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Trifluridine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Trifluridine safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Trifluridine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Trifluridine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Trifluridine again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Trifluridine on the Kidneys?
Trifluridine is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Trifluridine on the Liver?
Using Trifluridine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Trifluridine on the Heart?
Using Trifluridine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Trifluridine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Trifluridine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Trifluridine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Trifluridine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Trifluridine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Trifluridine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Trifluridine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Trifluridine
It is safe to take Trifluridine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Trifluridine
Consuming limited amounts of alcohol while taking Trifluridine does not cause any harmful effects. But it is best to observe caution.
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; Lonsurf (trifluridine and tipiracil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 798
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1233-1234