Fluorouracil

Fluorouracil (5-FU) is an antimetabolic drug that is used to inhibit cell growth. It is widely used to treat malignant tumors of the digestive system and breast. Fluorouracil can be prescribed either orally or by injection.

The action of fluorouracil is based on its ability to inhibit the activity of enzymes that are involved in DNA synthesis. This leads to disruption of the process of cell division, which has an inhibitory effect on tumor growth.

However, like any medicine, fluorouracil can cause side effects. They can manifest themselves in the form of diseases of the digestive system and skin, ulcerations of the oral mucosa, hair loss, changes in nails and blood diseases. Some of these effects can be quite strong, so it is important to monitor the patient's condition and, if necessary, adjust the dosage of the medication.

Additionally, fluorouracil can be used in cream form to treat certain skin conditions, including skin cancer. With this form of use, side effects are usually less severe because the medicine acts locally, only on the affected area of ​​the skin.

Although fluorouracil can cause unpleasant side effects, it remains one of the most effective drugs for the treatment of malignant tumors. It is important to remember that its prescription should be carried out only by an experienced doctor who takes into account all the characteristics of the disease and the patient’s condition.

Fluorouracil is a medicinal substance that inhibits cell growth (see Antimetabolite); used to treat malignant tumors of the digestive system and mammary gland. Prescribed orally or by injection. Possible side effects (which may be severe) include: diseases of the digestive system and skin, ulcerations of the oral mucosa, hair loss, changes in nails and blood disorders. Fluorouracil is also used as a cream to treat some skin conditions, including skin cancer.

FluoroUracil is the broadest drug from the group of antitumor drugs. The active substance is an antimetabolite produced by influencing the hypoxic, especially ischemic area of ​​the cerebral cortex and the especially developed process of the dorsal horns of the spinal cord nuclei, which leads to suppression and suppression of the physiological functions of this area, a more pronounced and negative emotional reaction (dilation of the pupils, difficulty thinking , depression, memory loss, impaired coordination of movements and speech, neurasthenic neuropathy).

FluoroUrlacil has a pronounced cytostatic effect. The drug inhibits the synthesis of nucleic acids and inhibits the replication of viruses during chemotherapy. In combination with this antiviral drug, its anticancer properties are reduced, but its hepatotoxicity sharply increases. When administered before exposure to ionizing radiation, it improves the passage of radiation through body tissue. Given its convenience, the drug is often used for dental cancer and brain cancer.