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Introduction to Tegafur,uracil
Tegafur and Uracil are used together as a chemotherapy treatment for certain cancers, particularly colorectal cancer.
How it Works:
- Tegafur: A prodrug of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), which disrupts DNA synthesis in cancer cells.
- Uracil: Enhances the activity of Tegafur by inhibiting its breakdown, increasing the concentration of 5-FU in the body.
Uses:
Treatment of colorectal cancer.
Side Effects:
- Nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea.
- Bone marrow suppression (lowered blood counts).
