Fluorouracil (5-FU): How to Apply & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic
Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a skin cream or solution that treats skin cancer. It’s a chemotherapy agent that destroys cancer cells. Follow the instructions on the label to safely apply this cream or solution on your skin.
Fluorouracil topical - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
2024年7月1日 — The most common side effects of topical fluorouracil are local skin reactions such as skin redness, dryness, burning, pain, itching and swelling at the site of application.
What to know about chemotherapy cream - Medical News Today
2021年6月30日 — Chemotherapy cream is a topical ointment or cream that a person applies to the skin. Doctors commonly prescribe a drug called 5-fluorouracil (5FU). It works by killing fast growing skin...
Fluorouracil (topical route) - Mayo Clinic
Fluorouracil topical is used to treat actinic or solar keratoses and a type of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Fluorouracil (Topical - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2022年12月12日 — Do not put on cuts, scrapes, eczema, or damaged skin. Do not put on healthy skin. Do not let the skin where this drug was used touch anyone else’s skin after you have used this drug. What do I do if I miss a dose? Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
Fluorouracil (5-FU): Drug Information - DermNet
It is a cytotoxic agent or antimetabolite and it is toxic to living cells, especially to certain cancer or precancerous cells. It destroys sun-damaged skin cells, so the skin appears smoother and more youthful. In many countries, 0.5% fluorouracil cream combined with 10% salicylic acid is also available (Actikerall®).
Efudex (Fluorouracil): Uses, Side Effects, FAQs & More - GoodRx
2024年3月13日 — Yes, fluorouracil (Efudex) topical can affect healthy skin. It's best to use a non-metal applicator or glove when applying fluorouracil (Efudex) topical only on the affected area(s), being careful to not touch the surrounding healthy skin.
Fluorouracil Topical (5-FU, Carac®, Efudex®, Fluoroplex®)
Topical fluorouracil is used to treat actinic keratosis and superficial basal and squamous cell skin cancers. The medication destroys sun-damaged skin cells, but can also damage normal skin and cause skin irritation.
Fluorouracil topical Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com
2024年8月20日 — Fluorouracil topical (for the skin) is used to treat scaly overgrowths of skin (actinic or solar keratosis). Fluorouracil topical is also used to treat superficial basal cell carcinoma. Fluorouracil topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Fluorouracil Topical Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs.com
2023年9月7日 — Professional info. Applies to fluorouracil topical: topical cream, topical solution. Serious side effects. Along with its needed effects, fluorouracil topical may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if …
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