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5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml

Fluorouracil (500mg)

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Product Code: 158673
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Constituents

Fluorouracil (500mg)

Usage of 5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml

5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml is used in the treatment of breast cancer.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Increased risk of infection
  • Mouth ulcer
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Hair loss
  • Blisters on fingers / feet
  • Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
  • Diarrhea

Unit

1 Packet of 5 Piece

Manufacturer

Celon Laboratories Ltd

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How to use 5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Medicine Works

5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Related Warnings

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml can cause side effects such as nausea and can also produce adverse events on your nervous system which cause visual changes.This may affect your ability to drive.

5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of 5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of 5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • 5 Flucel 500 Injection 10ml is used for the treatment of cancer of the blood.
  • It is only used to treat children, adolescents, and adults who are less than 21 years old.
  • It is given via a drip into a vein (intravenously) over two hours.
  • Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is fluorouracil a vesicant?

No, fluorouracil is not a vesicant (irritant)

Q. Is fluorouracil safe?

Fluorouracil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is fluorouracil a steroid?

No, flurouracil is not a steroid

Q. Is fluorouracil cream chemotherapy?

Fluorouracil is used as chemotherapy for the treatment of cancers

Q. Is fluorouracil cream for warts?

Yes, fluorouracil is used for the treatment of warts

Q. Is fluorouracil the same as efudex?

Efudex is a brand name (trade name) for fluorouracil

Q. Does fluorouracil affect normal skin?

Fluorouracil has minimal effect on the surrounding healthy skin

Q. Does fluorouracil cause hair loss?

Yes, fluorouracil may cause temporary hair loss

Q. Does fluorouracil cause scarring?

No, fluorouracil is not known to cause scarring

Q. Does fluorouracil cause headaches?

Though headache is not a common side effect of fluorouracil, it may occur uncommonly is some

Q. Why does fluorouracil cause fatigue?

As with any chemotherapy for cancer, fluorouracil causes fatigue which is attributed to be of multi-factor origin, but inflammation and anemia are thought to be the most important factors.Show moreShow less

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