Raciwel 500mg Injection
Manufacturer
Getwell Pharma (I) Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Fluorouracil (50mg/ml)
Key Information
Short Description
Raciwel 500mg Injection is used to treat cancers of stomach, colon, rectum, breast, and lungs.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Raciwel 500mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Raciwel 500mg Injection is an anticancer medication. It works by interfering with the growth of genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Quick Tips
It is given as an injection into a vein or as a drip (infusion) into a vein or artery. The dose and the number of treatment cycles needed will depend on the type and stage of cancer that is being treated. It may cause dizziness and visual changes. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
Frequently asked questions
Is fluorouracil a vesicant?
No, fluorouracil is not a vesicant (irritant).
Is fluorouracil safe?
Fluorouracil is safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is fluorouracil a steroid?
No, fluorouracil is not a steroid.
Is fluorouracil cream chemotherapy?
Fluorouracil is used as chemotherapy for the treatment of cancers.
Is fluorouracil cream for warts?
Yes, fluorouracil is used for the treatment of warts.
Is fluorouracil the same as efudex?
Efudex is a brand name (trade name) for fluorouracil.
Does fluorouracil affect normal skin?
Fluorouracil has minimal effect on the surrounding healthy skin.
Does fluorouracil cause hair loss?
Yes, fluorouracil may cause temporary hair loss.
Does fluorouracil cause scarring?
No, fluorouracil is not known to cause scarring.
Does fluorouracil cause headaches?
Though headache is not a common side effect of fluorouracil, it may occur uncommonly in some people.
Why does fluorouracil cause fatigue?
As with any chemotherapy for cancer, fluorouracil causes fatigue which is attributed to be of multi-factor origin, but inflammation and anemia are thought to be the most important factors.
