Fluorouracil (5-FU)-induced Cardiomyopathy

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) Induced Acute Toxic Leukoencephalopathy

This is a 57-year-old right-handed male with a history of locally advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma, who presented with confusion and speech changes. Patient received 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) and cisplatin four days prior to presentation, which was complicated by very poor oral intake on day 2 of therapy. On the day of presentation, he was confused and his speech was slurred. The remainder of the...

Effect of Skimmed Milk on the Absorption and Metabolism of 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) in Animals

     Several modalities of drug administration have been investigated to improve bioavailability and to reduce 5-FU related toxicity. The aim of present study was to evaluate the effect of skimmed milk on the absorption and metabolism of 5-FU in rabbits, mice and dogs. It was further aimed to determine its route related toxicity in rabbits.    Plasma concentration of both 5-FU and its metabolit...

Effect of Skimmed Milk on the Absorption and Metabolism of 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) in Animals

     Several modalities of drug administration have been investigated to improve bioavailability and to reduce 5-FU related toxicity. The aim of present study was to evaluate the effect of skimmed milk on the absorption and metabolism of 5-FU in rabbits, mice and dogs. It was further aimed to determine its route related toxicity in rabbits.    Plasma concentration of both 5-FU and its metabolit...

effect of skimmed milk on the absorption and metabolism of 5-fluorouracil (5-fu) in animals

several modalities of drug administration have been investigated to improve bioavailability and to reduce 5-fu related toxicity. the aim of present study was to evaluate the effect of skimmed milk on the absorption and metabolism of 5-fu in rabbits, mice and dogs. it was further aimed to determine its route related toxicity in rabbits.    plasma concentration of both 5-fu and its metabolite 5-f...

Letter: Treatment of condyloma acuminata with 5 per cent. 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) cream.