5FU Cbc 500mg (Injection)

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5FU Cbc 500mg Injection is given as injection under the supervision of doctor.  Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

5FU Cbc 500mg Injection 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.

Pharmacokinets

Plasma levels of fluorouracil declined rapidly after dosing. The mean half-life was 11.4 min, and drug was essentially cleared from plasma in 1 hr. Individual differences in plasma fluorouracil levels, and also in derived pharmacokinetic constants, were considerably less than those reported previously.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of 5FU Cbc

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

Contra Indications

Increased risk of infection.

Mouth ulcer.

Weakness.

Nausea.

Loss of appetite.

Hair loss.

Blisters on fingers/feet.

Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

Pregnancy Related Information

5FU Cbc 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with 5FU Cbc 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

5FU Cbc 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Indications

5FU Cbc 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of cancers of stomach, colon, rectum, breast, and lungs. It may be used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Interactions

Most frequently checked interactions

Aloxi (palonosetron)

Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)

Avastin (bevacizumab)

Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

Celebrex (celecoxib)

Colace (docusate)

Decadron (dexamethasone)

Fentanyl Transdermal System (fentanyl)

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Expert Advice

5FU Cbc 500mg Injection helps treat cancers of stomach, colon, rectum, breast, and lungs.

It is given as an injection into a vein, or as a drip (infusion) into a vein or artery.

The dose and the number of treatment cycles needed will depend on the type and stage of cancer that is being treated.

It may cause dizziness and visual changes. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine.

How To Use

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

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 people.

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.