Fluorouracil Overview Categories 8 Antineoplastics, immunomodulators and drugs used in palliative care8.2 Cytotoxic (anti-neoplastic) drugs 13 Dermatological drugs (topical)13.5 Drugs affecting cell differentiation and proliferation13.5.2 Others Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Fluorouracil Manufacturers of Fluorouracil Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Fluorouracil's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 350 to 525 mg440 (437.5)24 hourlyIntra Arterial840 mg840 (840)24 hourlyIVFor 3-4 Days5 %5 (5)12 hourlyTopical- Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 6 mg/kg6 (6)As recommended.Intra VenousMaintenance, on alternate days for 4 doses12 to 800 mg/kg410 (406)24 hourlyIntra VenousInitially for 4-5 Days Neonatal Dosage (3kg) Not recommended in this age group High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Fluorouracil Back to top Manufacturers of Fluorouracil in Pakistan Al-Habib Atco Bio Pharma Highnoon Pharmedic S.Ejazuddin Shafaz Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic
Fluorouracil Overview Categories 8 Antineoplastics, immunomodulators and drugs used in palliative care8.2 Cytotoxic (anti-neoplastic) drugs 13 Dermatological drugs (topical)13.5 Drugs affecting cell differentiation and proliferation13.5.2 Others Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Fluorouracil Manufacturers of Fluorouracil Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Fluorouracil's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 350 to 525 mg440 (437.5)24 hourlyIntra Arterial840 mg840 (840)24 hourlyIVFor 3-4 Days5 %5 (5)12 hourlyTopical- Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 6 mg/kg6 (6)As recommended.Intra VenousMaintenance, on alternate days for 4 doses12 to 800 mg/kg410 (406)24 hourlyIntra VenousInitially for 4-5 Days Neonatal Dosage (3kg) Not recommended in this age group High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Fluorouracil Back to top Manufacturers of Fluorouracil in Pakistan Al-Habib Atco Bio Pharma Highnoon Pharmedic S.Ejazuddin Shafaz Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic