5 Flucel 250mg Injection 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.

5 Flucel 250mg Injection is used to treat severe forms of a skin disease (psoriasis) and to treat several disorders of joint disorders leading to painful swelling and redness of the joints.

Uses of 5 Flucel Injection

Cancer

Benefits of 5 Flucel Injection

In Cancer

5 Flucel 250mg Injection 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. 5 Flucel 250mg Injection 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.

Side effects of 5 Flucel Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of 5 Flucel

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 to use 5 Flucel Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with 5 Flucel 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

5 Flucel 250mg Injection 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.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

5 Flucel 250mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

5 Flucel 250mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
5 Flucel 250mg Injection 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

5 Flucel 250mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of 5 Flucel 250mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

5 Flucel 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of 5 Flucel 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

5 Flucel 250mg Injection helps treat cancers of stomach, colon, rectum, breast, and lungs.
It is given as an injection into a vein, or as a drip (infusion) into a vein or artery.
The dose and the number of treatment cycles needed will depend on the type and stage of cancer that is being treated.
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrimidine Analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

abcde

Action Class

Antimetabolites

Patient concerns

Having fever from last night

Dr. Prashant Singh

Paediatrics

give paracetamol suspension 250mg / 5ml, 5ml every 4 - 5 hours for 3 days

I am having recurring tongue and throat ulcers for the last 5 months. I have consulted with ENT Specialist. But presently noticed my right side tonsil is enlarged. Is it cancer?

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

It may be a cancer or infection first go to a cancer surgeon

Dear sir my body was itching for eating chicken and tomatto & lemon raise.i was used for BETNESOL injection last 10 years. This injection only support my body.any other tablets not support at the time of itching. so pls advice any other treatment is there? Most of the Dr. Not suggesting this injection sir? Some time I was travel two wheelr afternoon at the time sunlight was created itching pls help me sir. My Regular skin doctor told pls avoid itching foods like non veg & tomato foods. But I was stopped non veg last 10 years.i was not eat egg also.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Don't take injectionTab xyzal 5 at night for few days

FAQs

Is fluorouracil a vesicant?

No, fluorouracil is not a vesicant (irritant).

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.

Is fluorouracil cream chemotherapy?

Fluorouracil is used as chemotherapy for the treatment of cancers.

Is fluorouracil cream for warts?

Yes, fluorouracil is used for the treatment of warts.

Is fluorouracil the same as efudex?

Efudex is a brand name (trade name) for fluorouracil.

Does fluorouracil affect normal skin?

Fluorouracil has minimal effect on the surrounding healthy skin.

Does fluorouracil cause hair loss?

Yes, fluorouracil may cause temporary hair loss.

Does fluorouracil cause scarring?

No, fluorouracil is not known to cause scarring.

Does fluorouracil cause headaches?

Though headache is not a common side effect of fluorouracil, it may occur uncommonly is some people.

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.

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