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Fluorouracil
How Fluorouracil works
Fluorouracil interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Loss of appetite, Reduced blood platelets, Increased risk of infection, Decreased white blood cell count, Hair loss, Bronchospasm, Diarrhoea, Esophagitis, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Inflammation of the rectum
Usage
Fluorouracil is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, Testicular cancer., breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
