Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Sayoka Pharmaceutical (OPC) Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Fluorouracil (500mg/ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Pyrimidine Analog |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Antimetabolites |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 545 |
FAQ
Is fluorouracil a vesicant?
No, fluorouracil is not a vesicant (irritant).
Is fluorouracil cream chemotherapy?
Fluorouracil is used as chemotherapy for the treatment of cancers.
Why does fluorouracil cause fatigue?
As with any chemotherapy for cancer, fluorouracil causes fatigue which is attributed to be of multi-factor origin, but inflammation and anemia are thought to be the most important factors.
Does fluorouracil cause headaches?
Though headache is not a common side effect of fluorouracil, it may occur uncommonly is some people.
Does fluorouracil cause scarring?
No, fluorouracil is not known to cause scarring.
Does fluorouracil cause hair loss?
Yes, fluorouracil may cause temporary hair loss.
Is fluorouracil the same as efudex?
Efudex is a brand name (trade name) for fluorouracil.
Is fluorouracil cream for warts?
Yes, fluorouracil is used for the treatment of warts.
Does fluorouracil affect normal skin?
Fluorouracil has minimal effect on the surrounding healthy skin.
Is fluorouracil safe?
Fluorouracil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is fluorouracil a steroid?
No, flurouracil is not a steroid.
Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml Injection Reviews
Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml is used in the treatment of cancers of stomach, colon, rectum, breast, and lungs. It may be used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.
Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml is given as injection under the supervision of doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include increased risk of infection, mouth ulcer, vomiting, weakness, and nausea. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml is given as injection under the supervision of doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include increased risk of infection, mouth ulcer, vomiting, weakness, and nausea. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
How Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml Injection Works
Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml 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.
How to Use Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml Injection
- In Cancer: Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml helps to treat certain kinds of cancer such as cancer of the breasts, lungs, colon, rectum etc. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat cancer in various parts of the body. Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Uses of Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml Injection
- Cancer
Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml Injection Side Effects
- Febrile neutropenia
- Myelosuppression
- Angina (heart related chest pain)
- Itching
- ECG changes
- Bronchospasm
- Infection
- Hair loss
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Decreased immunity
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- General discomfort
- Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)
- Skin exfoliation
- Vomiting
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml can cause side effects such as nausea and can also produce adverse events on your nervous system which cause visual changes.This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It may cause dizziness and visual changes. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
- It is given as an injection into a vein, or as a drip (infusion) into a vein or artery.
- Fluorosayoka 500mg/ml helps treat cancers of stomach, colon, rectum, breast, and lungs.
- The dose and the number of treatment cycles needed will depend on the type and stage of cancer that is being treated.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 946-47.
- Fluorouracil. Hurley, Maidenhead: Hospira UK Ltd.; 1985 [revised Jan. 2017].
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 561-63.
- Drugs.com. Fluorouracil Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accesses on 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Fluorouracil. [Updated 2018 Dec 3].