Floxuridine
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Floxuridine is used to treat digestive system cancers that have spread to the liver.
Floxuridine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Floxuridine is used to treat digestive system cancers that have spread to the liver.
Floxuridine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not be treated with floxuridine if you have:
an infection; bone marrow suppression; or if you are malnourished.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease ; kidney disease; radiation of your pelvic area; or treatment with other chemotherapy medicines.
Floxuridine may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using floxuridine.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Floxuridine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
chest pain or pressure; blisters or ulcers in your mouth, red or swollen gums, trouble swallowing; fever , chills, sore throat , mouth sores, feeling light-headed; severe vomiting or diarrhea ; bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; easy bruising, unusual bleeding, purple or red spots under your skin; or any bleeding that will not stop.
Common side effects of floxuridine may include:
nausea , vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps; stomatitis ; abnormal blood tests; or redness or irritation where the medicine was injected.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
You should not use floxuridine if you have an infection , bone marrow suppression, or if you are malnourished.
High Risk Groups
You should not use floxuridine if you have an infection , bone marrow suppression, or if you are malnourished.
Adult Dosage
0.1 to 0.6 mg/kg (0.35 (0.35)) As recommended. parenteral —
3 to 4.5 g (3.8 (3.75)) As recommended. oral —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect floxuridine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.