5 Flucel 250 mg 5 ml

Name: 5 Flucel 250 mg 5 ml
Brand: Celon Laboratories Ltd
SKU: 76727
Price: 21.5 INR
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Uses of 5 Flucel 250 mg 5 ml: Breast cancer Composition of 5 Flucel 250 mg 5 ml: Fluorouracil 250mg

Product Details:

SKU: PC-76727
Product Description: 5 Flucel 250 mg 5 ml is manufactured by Celon Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy

Uses

Fluorouracil is generally used in treatment of breast cancer, cancer of colon, pancreatic cancer, rectum and stomach cancer

Side Effects

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Blisters on fingers / feet
Decreased blood cells (red cells
Diarrhoea
Hair loss
Increased risk of infection
Loss of appetite
Mouth ulcer
Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness
white cells

How to use

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

How it works

Fluorouracil is an anticancer drug. 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.

Faqs

Q. Is Fluorouracil a vesicant?
No, Fluorouracil is not a vesicant (irritant)

Q. Is Fluorouracil safe?
Fluorouracil is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the 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.

Expert advice for 5 Flucel 250 mg 5 ml

Both, women of childbearing potential and men must use appropriate contraception during treatment with Fluorouracil and for 6 months after stopping it.Men should seek advice on the conservation of sperm due to the possibility of irreversible infertility due to using Fluorouracil.For topical application, wash hands carefully before and after use. Avoid contact with mucous membranes, eyes, eyelids, nostrils, mouth, and on open cuts when applying the cream.Topical use of Fluorouracil may make the treated area become red, followed by inflammation/swelling, along with some discomfort and skin erosion followed by eventual healing. This is the expected normal response to the treatment and shows that Fluorouracil is working. However, if symptoms worsen, talk to your doctor.Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or other forms of ultraviolet irradiation during topical Fluorouracil treatment.Do not drive or operate machinery as Fluorouracil may affect your nervous system and cause visual changes.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.