Review the side-effects of Tegafur, Gimeracil, Oteracil as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, bleeding in the stomach, indigestion
Cardiovascular: Fluctuations in blood pressure, an occurrence of a blood clot in the deep vein
Nervous system: Peripheral neuropathy, headache, dizziness, taste disturbances, sleeping difficulty
Respiratory: Nosebleed, cough, breathing difficulty, hiccups
Eye: Increased tear secretion, blurred vision, itching or irritation of the eye, a sensation of a flash of light in the eye (photopsia)
Others: Kidney damage, rashes, hair loss, muscle pain, infections, weakness, dehydration, hearing loss
Both male and female patients should follow proper contraceptive measure during the treatment that should continue for at least six months after stopping to take tegafur, gimeracil, and oteracil capsules.
No antidote is available in case of overdose. So, patients with tegafur, gimeracil, and oteracil overdose must be managed medically by supportive therapy and treatment of the symptoms and signs of overdose.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, bleeding in the stomach, indigestion
Cardiovascular: Fluctuations in blood pressure, an occurrence of a blood clot in the deep vein
Nervous system: Peripheral neuropathy, headache, dizziness, taste disturbances, sleeping difficulty
Respiratory: Nosebleed, cough, breathing difficulty, hiccups
Eye: Increased tear secretion, blurred vision, itching or irritation of the eye, a sensation of a flash of light in the eye (photopsia)
Others: Kidney damage, rashes, hair loss, muscle pain, infections, weakness, dehydration, hearing loss
Other Precautions :
Women of reproductive potential should be tested for pregnancy and should be treated with tegafur, gimeracil, and oteracil only if the results are negative.Both male and female patients should follow proper contraceptive measure during the treatment that should continue for at least six months after stopping to take tegafur, gimeracil, and oteracil capsules.
No antidote is available in case of overdose. So, patients with tegafur, gimeracil, and oteracil overdose must be managed medically by supportive therapy and treatment of the symptoms and signs of overdose.
