Fivoflu: an effective drug to combat malignant tumors
Fivoflu, whose international name is Fluorouracil, is an antimetabolite used in oncology to treat various types of cancer. This drug is produced in India by Dabur India and belongs to the pharmaceutical group of pyrimidine analogues.
Fivoflu is available in several dosage forms, including injection solutions of various concentrations. It contains the active ingredient - fluorouracil. The drug is used in the treatment of malignant tumors of the breast, stomach, pancreas, rectum and other parts of the large intestine.
Like any medicine, Fivoflu has some contraindications and can cause side effects. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the drug, cachexia, bone marrow aplasia and severe systemic infections.
Possible side effects of Fivoflu may include nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, esophagitis, proctitis, diarrhea, leukopenia, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, ataxia, dizziness, muscle weakness, nystagmus, speech impairment, disorders of oculomotor functions, angina pectoris, myocardial ischemia and infarction, cardiomyopathy, alopecia, loss of nails, dermatitis, hyperpigmentation and other skin reactions. However, it is worth noting that these side effects do not occur in all patients, and their manifestation may vary from person to person.
It is important to consider the interaction of Fivoflu with other drugs. It may increase toxicity and bone marrow suppression when used concomitantly with other chemotherapy drugs. You should also be careful when prescribing the drug to patients who have previously received alkylating drugs or have been exposed to high doses of radiation to the pelvic area.
Particular caution must be observed when using Fivoflu in patients during pregnancy. Data on the safety of its use during this period are limited, so it is recommended to use the drug only in combination with adequate contraception. Breastfeeding women should also avoid breastfeeding while taking fluorouracil.
It is important to note that the information presented in this article is based on data from the 2004 Encyclopedia of Drugs and some information may be out of date. It is recommended that you consult current sources and consult your doctor or pharmacist for more accurate and up-to-date information about the use of Fivoflu or any other medicine.