Fludin
Fludin Products are primarily used for
Cancer
About Fludin Products
Fludin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Fludin are Nausea, Vomiting, Hair loss, Diarrhea, Bronchospasm, Infection, Myelosuppression, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), General discomfort, Itching, Skin exfoliation, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Febrile neutropenia, Angina (heart related chest pain), ECG changes, Decreased immunity.
How Fludin Products work
Fluorouracil 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.
Patient Concerns about Fludin Products
Frequently asked questions about Fludin Products
Frequently asked questions about Fluorouracil
Q. Is fluorouracil a vesicant?
No, fluorouracil is not a vesicant (irritant).
Q. Is fluorouracil safe?
Fluorouracil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is fluorouracil a steroid?
No, flurouracil is not a steroid.
Q. Is fluorouracil cream chemotherapy?
Fluorouracil is used as chemotherapy for the treatment of cancers.
Q. Is fluorouracil cream for warts?
Yes, fluorouracil is used for the treatment of warts.
Q. Is fluorouracil the same as efudex?
Efudex is a brand name (trade name) for fluorouracil.
Q. Does fluorouracil affect normal skin?
Fluorouracil has minimal effect on the surrounding healthy skin.
Q. Does fluorouracil cause hair loss?
Yes, fluorouracil may cause temporary hair loss.
Q. Does fluorouracil cause scarring?
No, fluorouracil is not known to cause scarring.
Q. Does fluorouracil cause headaches?
Though headache is not a common side effect of fluorouracil, it may occur uncommonly is some people.
Q. 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.