Fluorouracil: Solution for injection (50mg)
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What is this Medicine?
FLUOROURACIL, 5-FU (flure oh YOOR a sil) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like breast cancer, colon or rectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and stomach cancer.
Fluorouracil 500mg/10ml Solution for Injection (PREMIER ProRx)
NDC: 633230117-
Prescription Required
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Not a Controlled Drug
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FDA Approved
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Basal Cell Carcinoma, Anal Cancer, Head And Neck Cancer
Protect from light
Discard product if it contains particulate matter, is cloudy, or discolored
Do not freeze
Discard unused portion. Do not store for later use.
Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)
Reported Side Effects for Fluorouracil 500mg/10ml Solution for Injection (PREMIER ProRx)
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Class D - Adequate well-controlled or observational studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy may outweigh the potential risk. For example, the drug may be acceptable if needed in a life-threatening situation or serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective.

Class D - Adequate well-controlled or observational studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy may outweigh the potential risk. For example, the drug may be acceptable if needed in a life-threatening situation or serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective.

Class D - Adequate well-controlled or observational studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy may outweigh the potential risk. For example, the drug may be acceptable if needed in a life-threatening situation or serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective.

Avoid - This drug is known to cause harm to infants when taken by nursing mothers.
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