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Fluorouracil (flure-oh-YOOR-a-sill) belongs to the group of medicines known as antimetabolites. When applied to the skin, it is used to treat certain skin problems, including cancer or conditions that could become cancerous if not treated. Fluorouracil interferes with the growth of abnormal cells, which are eventually destroyed. Fluorouracil is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Topical Cream (U.S. and Canada) Topical solution (U.S. and Canada)
Your doctor has ordered the drug Fluorouracil to help treat your illness. The drug is given by injection into a vein. Fluorouracil is used to treat: colon cancer rectal cancer breast cancer stomach cancer pancreatic cancer Fluorouracil is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Fluorouracil belongs to a group of drugs known as antimetabolites. It resembles a normal cell nutrient needed by cancer cells to grow. The cancer cells take up Fluorouracil, which then interferes with their growth. Brand names: - Carac - Efudex - Fluoroplex - Fluorouracil |