Comparing Capecitabine vs Fluorouracil
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Prescribed for Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Breast Cancer, Anal Cancer. May also be prescribed off label for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Renal... View more |
Prescribed for Anal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer. fluorouracil may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Choose a suggestion below Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: anemia, diarrhea, hyperbilirubinemia, increased serum alkaline phosphatase, increased serum transaminases, nausea, neutropenia, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, paresthesia, stomatitis, thrombocytopenia, and vomiting. See the full capecitabine side effects document. |
See the full fluorouracil side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all capecitabine prices |
View all fluorouracil prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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0.75 hours |
0.33 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with capecitabine:
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A total of 234 drugs are known to interact with fluorouracil:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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April 30, 1998 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Patient resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.