Fluorouracil Solution for Injection

Fluorouracil

50 mg/ml

AVENTIS PHARMA DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Pack size	1 Vial (100 ml)
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price	123.15 AED

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50 mg/ml - Solution for Injection

Indications

Fluorouracil Solution for Injection is used for: Carcinomas of the colorectum, breast, stomach, pancreas, cervix, prostate, ovary and endometrium; liver tumours; Head and neck tumours; Actinic keratosis

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Precautions

Hepatic impairment

Pregnancy-Lactation

Recommendations on the use of Fluorouracil in Pregnancy & Lactation: Fluorouracil is contraindicated during pregnancy especially during the first trimester as it has been associated with teratogenic effects. Breastfeeding should be avoided in mothers on fluorouracil (Briggs & Freeman, 2015; Schaefer et al., 2015; WHO 2009). References: 1. Briggs, G. G., & Freeman, R. K. (2015). Drugs in pregnancy and lactation: A reference guide to fetal and neonatal risk (Tenth edition). Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health. 2. Schaefer, C., Peters, P., & Miller, R. K. (2015). Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation: Treatment Options and Risk Assessment (Third Edition). Academic Press. 3. World Health Organization, Stuart, Marc C, Kouimtzi, Maria & Hill, Suzanne. (2009). WHO model formulary 2008 / editors: Marc C. Stuart, Maria Kouimtzi, Suzanne R. Hill. World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/44053

Interactions

Adverse Effects

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Mechanism of Action

Note

Fluorouracil 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection manufactured by AVENTIS PHARMA DEUTSCHLAND GmbH. Its generic name is Fluorouracil. Fluorouracil is availble in Saudi Arabia. Farmaco SA drug index information on Fluorouracil Solution for Injection is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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