Floxuridine Injection Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Floxuridine Injection-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

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Generic Name : Floxuridine Injection

Pronunciation : floc-YOOR-i-deen

ICD Code : Y43.1 Therapeutic Classification : Antimetabolites

Brand Names or Trade Names of Floxuridine Injection

International :

Fudr

Why is Floxuridine Injection Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma. It slows or stops cancer cell growth.

When should Floxuridine Injection not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with bone marrow problems, serious infection, poor nutrition, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Floxuridine Injection?

The recommended dose is 0.1 to 0.6 mg/kg/day by continuous arterial infusion.

How should Floxuridine Injection be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider via artery.

What are the warnings and precautions for Floxuridine Injection?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney or bone marrow problems, chickenpox, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.

• Avoid contact with people who have infections.

What are the side effects of Floxuridine Injection?

Most common - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth ulcer and localized redness.
Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells.
Gastrointestinal - Duodenal ulcer, stomach inflammation/bleeding, inflammation of the tongue, loss of appetite, cramps and abdominal pain.
Skin - Hair loss, skin inflammation, nonspecific skin toxicity and rash.
Heart - Heart attack.
Miscellaneous - Fever, uneasiness and weakness.