What is Fluorouracil?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: FluorouracilBrand:
Fluorouracil is an antineoplastic agent used for the treatment of carcinomas of the breast, colon, head and neck, pancreas, rectum, or stomach; topically it is used for the management of actinic or solar keratoses and superficial basal cell carcinomas.
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How do members experience Fluorouracil?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esophageal cancer | 23 | 0 | |
| Stomach cancer | 17 | 0 | |
| Basal cell skin cancer | 14 | 3 | |
| Squamous cell skin cancer | 10 | 0 | |
| Cervical cancer | 8 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burn | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Itching | 1 | |
| Liver toxicity | 1 | |
| Mouth sores (ulcers) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Jul 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Cancer: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
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