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About Flonida 5% Cream

Fluorouracil is used in combination with other medications to treat certain types of breast cancer after surgery to remove the tumor or radiation therapy. Fluorouracil is also used to treat cancer of the pancreas and stomach cancer. Fluorouracil is in a class of medications called antimetabolites

Uses of Flonida 5% Cream

Fluorouracil is used in the treatment of cancer.

Medicinal Benefits of Flonida 5% Cream

Fluorouracil 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.

Directions for Use

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

Side Effects of Flonida 5% Cream

Nausea, Vomiting, Hair loss, Diarrhea, Bronchospasm, Infection, Myelosuppression, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), General discomfort, Itching, Skin exfoliation, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Febrile neutropenia, Angina (heart related chest pain), ECG changes, Decreased immunity

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

• 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.
• Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.

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

• Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

Fluorouracil has no known severe interactions with other drugs. Serious interactions of Fluorouracil include: adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral. germanium.