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floxuridine /flox·uri·dine/ (floks-ūr´ĭ-dēn) a derivative of fluorouracil used as an antineoplastic.
floxuridine [floksyoo͡r′ədēn] an antineoplastic agent. indications It is prescribed in the treatment of metastases to the liver from colon, stomach, and other GI cancers. contraindications Bone marrow depression, infection, poor nutritional state, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects leading to drug discontinuation are severe depression of the bone marrow; acute GI disturbances, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomatitis; and myocardial ischemia. Alopecia and dermatitis commonly occur. floxuridine [floks-ūr´ĭ-dēn] an antimetabolite, derived from fluorouracil and used as an antineoplastic agent by intra-arterial administration for treatment of liver metastases from gastrointestinal malignancies.
floxuridine a derivative of 5-fluorouracil used as an antiviral and antineoplastic agent; abbreviated FUDR.
floxuridine Oncology An antimetabolic fluoropyrimidine, a metabolite of 5-FU. See 5-Fluorouracil. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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