Question 1

what is the definition or description of: adrucil (fluorouracil) allergy?

Accepted Answer

See below: Allergy is aberrant immune response to any entity.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: 5-fu allergy?

Accepted Answer

Allergy/side effect: Side effects are known adverse reactions that occur due to the metabolism of the medication or the mechanism of action of the drug that just happens to be undesirable or toxic. Typical allergic reactions (type i hsr) consist of flushing, hives, itching, swelling, respiratory symptoms or GI symptoms.

Question 3

using fluorouracil  for basal cell. can i put a lotion on it now? what kind?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ypu can use moisturizer or even Hydrocortisone with Fluorouracil without decreasing effectiveness.

Question 4

do you need a prescription for adrucil (fluorouracil)?

Accepted Answer

Adrucil (fluorouracil): Yes, Adrucil (fluorouracil) requires a prescription.

Question 5

i am starting to use efudex (fluorouracil) precancer cream. is my whole face going to be a mess?

Accepted Answer

Efudex (fluorouracil): Skin irritation, burning, redness, dryness, pain, swelling, tenderness, or changes in skin color may occur at the site of application. Eye irritation (e.g., stinging, watering), trouble sleeping, irritability, temporary hair loss, or abnormal taste in the mouth may also occur.
Consult your doctor with any of these side effects.

Question 6

does efudex (fluorouracil) cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Efudex (fluorouracil) is the brand name for topical (cream) 5-fu chemo. It is used to treat certain types of skin cancer. There is no evidence that topical 5-fu such as Efudex (fluorouracil) causes cancer.

Question 7

what pre cancers does efudex (fluorouracil) target?

Accepted Answer

Skin cancer: Efudex (fluorouracil) is used in treatment of actinic keratosis, a precurser of squamous cell skin cancer.  It is also used in treatment of superficial basal cell skin cancers.

Question 8

what is fluorouracil topical cream typically used for?

Accepted Answer

Efudex (fluorouracil): fluorouracil topical cream / Efudex is a topical used to treat pre-cancerous &amp; cancerous skin growths.

Question 9

is it possible to get cancer from using fluorouracil cream?

Accepted Answer

Very very unlikely: Fluorouracil is a type of chemotherapy, and it works by interfering with dna reproduction. So yes, there is a very tiny chance that it could cause a mutation that would lead to cancer. However, the cream is used on the skin, and very little should be absorbed. The chance that you would get a cancer from it is miniscule. We give the same drug intravenously and by mouth at much higher doses!

Question 10

anyone here been given 5-fluorouracil (5-fu) for abnormal pap?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal dysplasia: 5-fu is usually reserved for severe vaginal dysplasia & is a treatment option. It's not usually used on the cervix & rarely used anymore for mild disease. Make sure you ask your doc why it's recommended for you. Good luck.

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