What is Fluorouracil (5Fu) Used For?
Fluorouracil (5fu) is a chemotherapy medication used for the treatment of many types of cancer like breast cancer, colon or rectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and stomach cancer. It slows down the growth of cancer cells in the body.
What is Fluorouracil (5fu) Ingredient
Active Ingredient: Fluorouracil
How Fluorouracil (5fu) work
Fluorouracil (5fu) is a type of chemotherapy that has an anti-cancer effect and it works by preventing the production of DNA in the cell.
How is Fluorouracil (5fu) Administered?
Fluorouracil (5fu) is given as an injection or infusion into a vein and administered in the hospital or under the supervision of your physician.
Fluorouracil (5Fu) Dosage
The normal dose of fluorouracil (5fu) is 12 mg/kg of fluorouracil injection given intravenously once daily for four successive days.
Side effect of Fluorouracil (5fu)
- Burning, crusting, redness, discoloration, irritation, itching, pain, rash, or soreness at the site of application.
- Increased risk of getting an infection
- Looking pale and breathlessness
- Increased risk of bleeding and bruising
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Sore mouth and throat
How long does Fluorouracil(5fu) stay in the body?
The chemotherapy itself stays in the body within 2 -3 days of treatment with Fluorouracil but there are short-term and long-term side effects that patients may experience.
Fluorouracil (5fu) Precaution
- Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light during treatment with Fluorouracil (5fu) and 1-2 months after ending treatment as the intensity of the reaction may be increased.
- Patients should be tested for DPD deficiency before starting treatment with fluorouracil (5fu)
Where you can buy Fluorouracil (5fu) in Nigeria?
Buy Fluorouracil (5fu) online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
