Efudix (Fluorouracil)


Brand Name: Efudix

Generic Name: Fluorouracil

Manufacturer/Agent: Roche Pdts Ltd


Formulation: cream

Strength: 5% 20gm

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 4,000.00

Retail Price: @ KES 5,333.33


Class: Antimetabolite Cytotoxics (Oncology & immunosuppression drugs)

Mechanism of Action:


Synonym: 5-fu

Molecular Formulae: C4H3FN2O2 = 130.1

Precautions: Pregnancy.

Indications/Uses: Cancers of the colon, rectum, stomach, pancreas, liver, breast, bladder, lung and cervix; 15mg/kg weekly iv.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. bone marrow depression. alopecia.