Product Details
FLUOROURACIL INJ 5G 1X100mL
Manufacturer: Xiromed LLC
MFG#: 70700-0189-22
NDC: 70700-0189-22
PID: 336013
1/EA
$61.05
Limited QuantitiesAdditional Information
| Product Name | Fluorouracil Inj 5G 1X100ml |
| Application | Antineoplastic Agent |
| Generic Drug Name | Fluorouracil |
| Mechanism of Action | Inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis by interfering with thymidylate synthase in cancer cells. |
| Dosage Form | Injection |
| Strength | 5g / mL |
| Volume | 100 mL |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous |
| Side Effects | Nausea, diarrhea, mucositis, myelosuppression, hand-foot syndrome, alopecia, fatigue. |
| Storage | Store at controlled room temperature, away from light and moisture. |
| Uses | Treatment of cancers including colorectal, breast, stomach, and pancreatic cancers. |
Description
Fluorouracil Inj 5G 1X100ml is an antimetabolite chemotherapeutic agent widely used for the treatment of various types of cancer. Its mechanism of action involves interfering with the synthesis of DNA and RNA in rapidly dividing cancer cells, thereby inhibiting their growth and proliferation. The medication is commonly prescribed for cancers such as colorectal, breast, stomach, and pancreatic, often as part of a combination chemotherapy regimen.
Each vial contains 5g of fluorouracil dissolved in 100ml of an aqueous solution, ensuring precise dosage and ease of administration. The injection is typically administered intravenously under strict medical supervision to ensure accurate dosing and minimize potential side effects. The product is manufactured under stringent quality standards to guarantee efficacy and safety in clinical settings.
Fluorouracil is a critical component of cancer therapy due to its proven efficacy, though its use requires careful monitoring. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, mucositis, and myelosuppression, which necessitate close patient observation during treatment. Regular blood tests are often performed to assess the patient’s response to therapy and manage potential toxicities effectively.
Product Properties:
| Description | N |
|---|---|
| Description | N |
| DESI Drug Ind | -; - |
| DESI Drug Ind | -; - |
| Drug Category | USES: Fluorouracil is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a chemotherapy drug that is used to slow or stop cancer cell growth. |
| Drug Category | USES: Fluorouracil is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a chemotherapy drug that is used to slow or stop cancer cell growth. |
| Drug Type Code | COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Adrucil |
| Drug Type Code | COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Adrucil |
| HCPCS | 1 |
| HCPCS | 1 |
| Medical Coverage | - |
| Medical Coverage | - |
| Termination Date | (flewr-oh-YOUR-uh-sill) |
| Termination Date | (flewr-oh-YOUR-uh-sill) |
| Active Ingredients | 2646 fluorouracil 51218 |
| Active Ingredients | 2646 fluorouracil 51218 |
| AHFS Class | 10000000 ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS |
| AHFS Class | 10000000 ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS |
| DEA Class | NC |
| DEA Class | NC |
| Dose Form | VIAL (ML) |
| Dose Form | VIAL (ML) |
| Fine Line Class | 850085008510 All Rx Products |
| Fine Line Class | 850085008510 All Rx Products |
| Gen Code and Des | 61672 fluorouracil INTRAVEN VIAL 5 G/100 ML |
| Gen Code and Des | 61672 fluorouracil INTRAVEN VIAL 5 G/100 ML |
| Inactive Ingredients | - |
| Inactive Ingredients | - |
| OMP Family | - |
| OMP Family | - |
| Product Category | RX Pharmaceuticals |
| Product Category | RX Pharmaceuticals |
| Strength | 5GM |
| Strength | 5GM |
| Common Brand Name | J9190 |
| Common Brand Name | J9190 |
| Drug Interaction | - |
| Drug Interaction | - |
| Allocation Period | Weekly |
| Allocation Period | Weekly |
| Case Quantity | 20 |
| Case Quantity | 20 |
| Drug Form Pack Size | 100 |
| Drug Form Pack Size | 100 |
| Form | VIAL |
| Form | VIAL |
| Hazard Code | - |
| Hazard Code | - |
| Listed Chemical | - |
| Listed Chemical | - |
| NIOSH Code | NT1 ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS INCLUDING THOSE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SAFE HANDLING GUIDANCE (MSHG) |
| NIOSH Code | NT1 ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS INCLUDING THOSE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SAFE HANDLING GUIDANCE (MSHG) |
| Orange Book | AP Injectable aqueous solutions including dry powders, concentrated solutions or ready-to-use solutions are considered pharmaceutically and therapeutically equivalent if they produce the same concentration and are labeled similarly. |
| Orange Book | AP Injectable aqueous solutions including dry powders, concentrated solutions or ready-to-use solutions are considered pharmaceutically and therapeutically equivalent if they produce the same concentration and are labeled similarly. |
| Retail Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Retail Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Returnable Status | Returnable |
| Returnable Status | Returnable |
| Special Storage Cond | 00 None |
| Special Storage Cond | 00 None |
| Temp Zone | 10 Room Temperature |
| Temp Zone | 10 Room Temperature |
| Unit | EA |
| Unit | EA |
| Unit Size | 100 |
| Unit Size | 100 |
| How to Use | - |
| How to Use | - |
| Missed Dose | 100 |
| Missed Dose | 100 |
| Notes | ML |
| Notes | ML |
| Overdose | AP |
| Overdose | AP |
| Phonetic Pronunciation | COVERED WITH SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS |
| Phonetic Pronunciation | COVERED WITH SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS |
| Precautions | - |
| Precautions | - |
| Side Effects | - |
| Side Effects | - |
| Storage | 12/26/2017 |
| Storage | 12/26/2017 |
| Uses | Fluorouracil inj, 500 MG |
| Uses | Fluorouracil inj, 500 MG |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The cost of FLUOROURACIL INJ 5G 1X100mL is $$61.05
FLUOROURACIL INJ 5G 1X100mL is manufactured by Xiromed LLC.
You can purchase FLUOROURACIL INJ 5G 1X100mL on our website at https://supplies.pipelinemedical.com/product/detail/fluorouracil-5-gm-pbp-vl-100-ml-334812