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Tegafur + Uracil
INFORMATION ABOUT TEGAFUR + URACIL
Tegafur + Uracil Uses
Tegafur+Uracil is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum.
How Tegafur + Uracil works
Tegafur + Uracil is a combination of two medicines: Tegafur and Uracil which treat cancer. They work by interfering with the growth of DNA and RNA of cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. This prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Common side effects of Tegafur + Uracil
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
Nausea, Vomiting, Tiredness, Mouth sore, Sore tongue, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
CONTENT DETAILS
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Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
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