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Adrucil also known as Fluorouracil, FU or 5FU is combined with other cancer drugs to treat certain cancers. What are the uses of Adrucil? What precautions should be taken to use the drug safely?
1. Uses of the drug Adrucil
Before learning about the use of Adrucil, let's find the answer to what Adrucil is currently of interest to many readers
Fluorouracil belongs to the group of anti-metabolism drugs, used to treat cancer colon, rectal cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer and pancreatic cancer ....
Fluorouracil interferes with the growth of cancer cells, preventing and killing cancer cells. Healthy cells in the body are also affected by fluorouracil, which causes hair loss.
Before you start treatment with fluorouracil, your doctor will talk to you about the benefits and risks of the drug during use.
2. Dosage of the drug Adrucil
Each patient will have a different dose of Adrucil. Therefore, patients should strictly follow the instructions on the dose of the doctor, do not change or stop taking the medicine without the doctor's permission.
3. Side effects
Besides the benefits that the drug Adrucil brings, this drug can also cause unwanted side effects. Although the following are not all the side effects of the drug, if you experience any unusual signs that are suspected to be caused by Adrucil, you also need to inform your doctor.
Some of the most common side effects: Diarrhea, heartburn, sores in the mouth and on the lips,... Less common side effects include: cough or hoarseness, accompanied by fever or chills, pain lower back or side pain, nausea and vomiting, painful or difficult urination, stomach cramps,... Rarer side effects: Blood in urine, unusual bleeding or bruising, tingling of the stomach. hands and feet,.. Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adapts to the medicine. After you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some side effects. Therefore, patients need to notify their doctor for quick treatment to avoid affecting their health.
4. Adrucil drug interactions
Experts recommend not to use Adrucil with any of the drugs below. Because taking these two drugs together will cause an interaction, which is:
Brivudine Measles virus vaccine Mumps vaccine Rotavirus vaccine Rubella vaccine Tegafur Varicella virus vaccine Please Zoster Besides, using Adrucil with any of the following medicines is also not recommended, but in some cases, your doctor will prescribe them to be combined. However, to be safe, your doctor may change how much or how often you use one or both of them. Some of these drugs are:
Acenocoumarol Adenovirus vaccine Allopurinol Azanidazole Benznidazole Cholera vaccine Cimetidine Hemorrhagic fever chemotherapy vaccine Influenza virus vaccine Isoconazole Levoleucovorin Methotrexate Metronidazole Nimorazole Ornidazole Oxypurinol Phenprocoumon Chickenpox Vaccine Poliovirus Vaccine Tamoxifen Tinidazole Typhoid vaccine, Warfarin On the other hand, some of the following medicines when taken with Adrucil may increase the risk of some side effects. If taking both drugs may be the best treatment for you, your doctor may change how much or how often you use one or both of them.
Fosphenytoin Leucovorin Levamisole Phenytoin Thiamine Some drugs should not be taken with or after meals because they can interact. Using alcohol or tobacco with some drugs can also cause interactions. Therefore, before being prescribed Adrucil, patients need to consult their doctor about using this drug with alcohol and some other foods.
Some medical conditions can negatively affect the effectiveness of Adrucil such as:
Chickenpox Herpes zoster (shingles) Infections — Fluorouracil may decrease the body's ability to fight infections Kidney disease Liver disease
5. Be careful when using Adrucil
Fluorouracil is to be used only under the immediate supervision of a physician.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this or any other medicine.
Although there is no specific information comparing use of fluorouracil in children with use in other age groups. However, Adrucil is not expected to cause the same side effects or problems in children as it does in adults.
Many drugs have not been studied in the elderly. With Adrucil, you need to consult your doctor about the use of this drug in the elderly.
There are no adequate studies on the harmful effects of Adrucil in nursing women. Therefore, you should consult with your doctor to weigh the potential benefits against the possible risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Fluorouracil may temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing your chances of getting an infection. The drug can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for blood clotting. Therefore, patients can take certain precautions, especially when your blood count is low, to reduce the risk of infection or bleeding such as:
Limit contact with sick people who are sick. Infection Tell your treating doctor when you notice any unusual bruising or bleeding, bloody urine, skin rash... Be careful when using a regular toothbrush, floss. toothpick or toothpick. Your doctor, dentist or nurse may recommend other ways to clean your teeth and gums. Do not touch your eyes or inside of your nose unless you have just washed your hands. Be careful to use sharp objects such as razors, nail clippers or toenails to avoid causing bleeding. Limit playing sports where bruising or injury may occur. Above is useful information about the uses as well as important notes when using Adrucil. To use the drug safely, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the treating doctor.
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