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Doxifluridine
How Doxifluridine works
Doxifluridine 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, Increased risk of infection, Reduced blood platelets, Decreased white blood cell count, Hair loss, Bronchospasm, Diarrhoea, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Esophagitis, Inflammation of the rectum
Usage
Doxifluridine 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 Doxifluridine safe?Doxifluridine has several side effects, some of which may be serious. Please follow the advice of your doctor regarding its use
Q. How does Doxifluridine work?Doxifluridine acts by inhibiting the formation of DNA and function of RNA. Thus, it suppresses the growth of cancerous cell.
