Tegafi

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Tegafi Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Tegafi is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Tegafi 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


Tegafi Side Effects

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

Common

Tegafi Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Tegafi safe for pregnant women?


    Tegafi should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

  • 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 not harmful for kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Tegafi on the Liver?


    There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Tegafi. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

  • What is the effect of Tegafi on the Heart?


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



Severe Interaction of Tegafi with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Tegafi Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Tegafi

  • Is this Tegafi habit forming or addictive?


    Tegafi is not addictive in nature.

Tegafi Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Tegafi


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Tegafi, due to a lack of research on this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Tegafi


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



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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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