Comparing Fluorouracil vs Oxaliplatin

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Fluorouracil

Oxaliplatin

Prescribed for Anal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Stomach Cancer. fluorouracil may also be used for purposes not... View more

Prescribed for Colorectal Cancer. oxaliplatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Commonly reported side effects include: peripheral neuropathy, and severe peripheral neuropathy.

See the full oxaliplatin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 mL
Dosage	50 mg/mL
Per Unit^*	$0.35 - $0.38
Cost^*	$35.00 - $37.56

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Quantity	10 mL
Dosage	5 mg/mL
Per Unit^*	$2.23 - $2.63
Cost^*	$22.25 - $26.30

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Intravenous solution

Intravenous powder for injection
Intravenous solution

Brand Names

N/A

Eloxatin

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

0.33 hours

391 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

Pregnancy Category

Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 230 drugs are known to interact with fluorouracil:

49 major drug interactions (1576 brand and generic names)
163 moderate drug interactions (509 brand and generic names)
18 minor drug interactions (50 brand and generic names)

A total of 539 drugs are known to interact with oxaliplatin:

93 major drug interactions (248 brand and generic names)
445 moderate drug interactions (1532 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

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Colorectal Cancer

** 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

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