Fluorouracil Benefits & Uses

Fluorouracil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines

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 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 Fluorouracil safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Fluorouracil on the Kidneys?

Fluorouracil is not harmful 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?

You can take Fluorouracil without any fear of damage to 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

Carbamazepine

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 -

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

Frequently asked Questions about Fluorouracil

Is this Fluorouracil habit forming or addictive?

Fluorouracil does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Fluorouracil as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Fluorouracil 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, Fluorouracil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Fluorouracil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fluorouracil

You can take Fluorouracil with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluorouracil

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

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

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