Fluorouracil is a medication used to treat skin problems like warts, sunspots, and certain types of skin cancer. It works by stopping the growth of abnormal skin cells and can help clear up these skin conditions when applied as directed by a healthcare professional.
Treatment Of Solid Tumours Including Gi Tract Cancers And Breast Cancer, Incombination With Folinic Acid In Advanced Colorectalcancer
By IV Inj, Iv Infusion, Or Intra-arterial Infusion:
Adults: Initial: 12 Mg/ Kg/day (up To 800 Mg/day) For 4 Days, Then 6 Mg/kg On Days 6, 8, 10 & 12. Maintenance: Either Repeat Initial Dose Every 30 Day Or After Toxic Signs Subside, Give 10-15 Mg/kg/wk As A Single Dose (up To 1 Gm/wk).
Content
Inj 250mg /500mg: 250mg /500mg 5-fluorouracil As Its Sodium Salt In 5 ml /10 ml Water For Inj; Vial.
Pregnancy
Positive Evidence Of Risk: Avoid
Stability
Antimetabolite
Contra Indications
Depressed Bone Marrow Function, Throm-bocytopenia, Serious Infection, Major Surgery.
Precautions
Depressed Bone Marrow Function, Throm-bocytopenia, Serious Infection, Major Surgery.
Lactation
Contraindicated. Discontinue Breast-feeding.
Side Effects
Alopecia
Bone-marrow Suppression
Desquamative Hand-foot Syndrome (on Prolonged Infusion)