Floxuridine for Injection

Active Ingredients: Floxuridine

Floxuridine for Injection is an antineoplastic drug used to treat cancer. It is effective in the palliative management of hepatic metastases of colorectal and gastric cancers that are considered incurable by surgery or other means. This drug is administered via continuous regional intra-arterial infusion.

Floxuridine is a pyrimidine analogue and belongs to the class of drugs known as antimetabolites. This drug works by interfering with the metabolism and growth of cells and thus preventing the production of DNA in cancer cells. When cancer cells interact with the active ingredient, it slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.

AdvaCare Pharma is a manufacturer and exporter of Floxuridine for Injection. We offer a wide range of high-quality and cost-effective oncology medications that are available for distribution. Our medications are produced in our GMP-certified facilities in China, India, and the USA.

AdvaCare Pharma manufactures Floxuridine Injection, one of 40+ oncology treatments, according to rigorous GMP protocols at our state-of-the-art production facility. We are committed to producing quality-assured, cost-effective cancer treatments that meet the highest industry standards and are readily available to cancer patients worldwide. As an established Floxuridine manufacturer, we supply pharmaceutical distributors, hospitals and government institutions with reliable cancer drugs.

What is Floxuridine used for?

It is used to treat advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have spread to the liver and are considered incurable by surgery or other means.

How should Floxuridine for Injection be used?

This medication is manufactured as a powder and stored in a vial. The powder is to be prepared into a solution, and after reconstitution, it should be administered by injection intra-arterially.

Patients should be hospitalized for the first course of treatment, and Floxuridine should be continuously injected directly into the artery that carries blood to the liver or the abdominal cavity. It should only be given under the supervision of a qualified physician.

As Floxuridine for Injection is a cytotoxic drug, caution should be used when preparing and administering the solution. Goggles, gloves, and protective gowns are recommended.

What dose should be given?

The usual dose for adults is 0.1-0.6mg/kg per day.

The exact dosage is dependent upon the individual patient and treatment plan. Refer to a doctor or pharmacist for guidelines on dosage. Do not exceed what they advise.

As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Floxuridine for Injection.

For a comprehensive list of all possible effects of Floxuridine, Consult a doctor.

If any symptoms persist or worsen, or you notice any other symptoms, please call your doctor immediately.

There is little evidence with regards to the use of Floxuridine during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so consult a doctor or healthcare professional before beginning treatment with Floxuridine for Injection.

Consult with your doctor about any medications while you are taking Floxuridine.

Driving or operating machinery is generally safe, as the medication typically does not cause dizziness or drowsiness.