fluorouracil

Pyrimidine antagonist

Identification
Generic Name
fluorouracil
Brand Name

 
Attributes
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Indication
Condition Contra-Indication
Pregnancy

 
Other Contra-Indication
WARNING
This drug is contraindicated in patients with a dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) enzyme deficiency, as well as in those with a known allergy to fluorouracil

Contra-Indication
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Class Contra-Indication
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Side Effects
Common
Blood Neutrophils Low (Neutropenia)
Blood: Platelet Count Low (Thrombocytopenia)
Nausea
Vomiting
Mouth Ulcer
Diarrhoea (Diarrhea)
Skin Rash
Skin Itching
Abdominal Bleeding
Skin Redness (Erythema, Rubor)
Skin Dry
Skin Painful Burning
Skin Tenderness Or Pain
Swelling (Oedema, Edema)
Uncommon
Oesophagus: Ulcer
Stomach: Ulcer with Pain
Mind: Confusion
Movement: Muscle Coordination Loss (Ataxia)
Eye: Sensitive to Light (Photophobia)
Skin Reacts Abnormally to Light (Photosensitivity)
Eyes Uncontrollable Constant Movement (Nystagmus)
Eyes: Shedding of Tears (Lacrimation)
Rare
Anaphylactic Shock
Heart or Pulse Rate Raised (Tachycardia)

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