Adrucil

Breast Cancer, Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Rectal Cancer + 6 more

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Adrucil

What is Adrucil

Fluorouracil

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Fluorouracil (5-FU) is an anti-cancer medication that works by blocking the ability of cells to make DNA. It does this by preventing the conversion of a substance called deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid.

Efudex

is the brand name

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Adrucil Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Efudex

Fluorouracil

1970

62

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Fluorouracil, also known as Efudex, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses like Actinic keratosis .

Actinic keratosis

Used to treat hyperkeratotic actinic keratosis in combination with Salicylic acid

Effectiveness

How Adrucil Affects Patients

Fluorouracil is an antineoplastic drug that works by blocking the formation of DNA. It does this by stopping the building blocks of DNA (purines and pyrimidines) from being properly incorporated into the DNA strands. Fluorouracil also blocks an enzyme that converts one type of nucleotide (cytosine) into a different type, and prevents another type of nucleotide (thymidine) from being added to the DNA.

How Adrucil works in the body

Fluorouracil works by stopping cancer cells from replicating. It binds to a protein called thymidylate synthase, which prevents the formation of thymidylate from uracil. This blocks DNA and RNA synthesis, which halts cell growth. Fluorouracil can also be incorporated into RNA instead of the usual uridine triphosphate, interfering with RNA processing and protein synthesis.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed dosage of Adrucil is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, like Actinic Keratosis, Verruca (Warts) and non-immunocompromised. The volume of drug is contingent on the technique of delivery (e.g. Solution - Topical or Injection, solution) described in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Actinic Keratosis

, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 4.0 %, 100.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Cream - Topical, Topical, Cream, Solution - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Kit, Injection, Injection - Intravenous

Breast Cancer

, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 4.0 %, 100.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Cream - Topical, Topical, Cream, Solution - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Kit, Injection, Injection - Intravenous

Warts

, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 4.0 %, 100.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Cream - Topical, Topical, Cream, Solution - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Kit, Injection, Injection - Intravenous

Actinic keratosis

, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 4.0 %, 100.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Cream - Topical, Topical, Cream, Solution - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Kit, Injection, Injection - Intravenous

Carcinoma, Basal Cell

, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 4.0 %, 100.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Cream - Topical, Topical, Cream, Solution - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Kit, Injection, Injection - Intravenous

Stomach Cancer

, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 4.0 %, 100.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Cream - Topical, Topical, Cream, Solution - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Kit, Injection, Injection - Intravenous

Rectal Cancer

, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 4.0 %, 100.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Cream - Topical, Topical, Cream, Solution - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Kit, Injection, Injection - Intravenous

Colon Cancer

, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 4.0 %, 100.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Cream - Topical, Topical, Cream, Solution - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Kit, Injection, Injection - Intravenous

Pancreatic Cancer

, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %, 250.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.2 mg/mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 4.0 %, 100.0 mg/mL

, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Cream - Topical, Topical, Cream, Solution - Topical, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Kit, Injection, Injection - Intravenous

Warnings

Adrucil has a single contraindication and should not be utilized in combination with the conditions shown in the following table.

Adrucil Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Adrucil.

Common Adrucil Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

2-Methoxyethanol

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Fluorouracil is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.

9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Fluorouracil is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.

Abetimus

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Fluorouracil is combined with Abetimus.

Acenocoumarol

Major

The metabolism of Acenocoumarol can be decreased when combined with Fluorouracil.

Acteoside

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Fluorouracil is combined with Acteoside.

Adrucil Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Tests in mice have found that the lowest toxic dose of the drug is 230mg/kg when taken orally.

Adrucil Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Adrucil?

1138 active clinical trials are currently assessing the potential of Adrucil to reduce the symptoms of Stomach Cancer, Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Stomach Cancer

106 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4

Pancreatic Cancer

159 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Phase 4

Rectal Cancer

41 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1

Colon Cancer

45 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2

Breast Cancer

18 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable

Actinic keratosis

0 Actively Recruiting

Carcinoma, Basal Cell

0 Actively Recruiting

Warts

0 Actively Recruiting

Actinic Keratosis

10 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 4

Adrucil Reviews: What are patients saying about Adrucil?

2.3

Patient Review

10/28/2017

Adrucil for Cancer of Large Intestine

The pump was not easy to deal with for the 49 hours it was in use.
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Patient Q&A Section about adrucil

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How is Adrucil given?

"Adrucil is given as an intravenous infusion. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may receive your first dose in a hospital or clinic setting to quickly treat any serious side effects."

Answered by AI

What type of drug is Adrucil?

"Adrucil is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Cancer of the Colon and Rectum, Breast, Gastric, and Pancreatic. Adrucil may be used alone or with other medications. Adrucil belongs to a class of drugs called Antineoplastics and Antimetabolites. It is not known if Adrucil is safe and effective in children."

Answered by AI

Is Adrucil a chemo drug?

"Fluorouracil, sold under the brand name Adrucil among others, is a medication used to treat cancer. Specifically, it is used for the treatment of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and stomach cancer."

Answered by AI

What is Adrucil used for?

"This medication is used to treat various types of cancer. These cancers include colon cancer, rectal cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Your doctor may also prescribe this medication to treat other types of cancer."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Adrucil

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5-fluorouracil + Aluminum for Actinic Keratosis

18 - 50
All Sexes
Morgantown, WV

Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions most common among older white individuals and are prevalent throughout West Virginia. There is a risk of progression to cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) when lesions are left untreated. Field-directed therapy with topical agents is used for patients with multiple lesions in a contiguous area. We propose that aluminum utilized for hemostasis is a contributing factor in the tumor regression seen after some biopsies and may be effective as an augmenting agent for topical management of AKs. The primary objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of using aluminum as an augmenting agent in traditional Standard of Care (SOC) topical cream to treat AKs by assessing the response of AKs to treatment with 5% 5-FU plus 15% aluminum chloride hexahydrate (ACH) cream and comparing the reduction in the number/burden of lesions to SOC topical treatment (5% 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)). Photographs and total counts of AKs will be taken by a single dermatologist before (day 0), immediately after (day 8), and 8 weeks after (day 56) treatment.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

West Virginia University

Joanna Kolodney, MD

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Digital Genetic Testing for Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

Genetic testing can alter therapy and surgical management for cancer patients and is therefore indicated as a first-line test for many newly diagnosed patients, including breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate and colon/GI patients. To reduce pressure on already constrained genetics clinics across Canada, some cancer centres are 'mainstreaming' genetic testing - whereby genetic testing is initiated and mediated by oncologists without traditional pre-test genetic counseling (GC) often using some form of paper-based patient pamphlets or videos. There is no standard, evidence-based approach to mainstreaming, leading to significant practice variation, a lack of coordinated care and ultimately, negative psychological impacts on patients. Digital solutions can address these gaps by providing a standardized, coordinated and patient-centered approach to deliver cancer genetic education. However, digital solutions for providing cancer genetics services are uncommon and clinical-effectiveness and service delivery outcomes have not been well-assessed. This study will test a digital mainstreaming platform called the Genetics Adviser for Mainstream care to assess its effectiveness in improving psychological outcomes and patient-centred care for mainstream cancer patients compared to standard of care.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Sunnybrook Hospital (+1 Sites)

Yvonne Bombard, PhD

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Axelopran for Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Saint Louis Park, MN

The primary objective of this single arm, open label, phase II trial is to determine if axelopran use impacts cancer control in patients with advanced cancers of the lung, breast, pancreas, and prostate. The primary study period for assessing the primary aim is through day 43 (6 weeks). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does axelopran show a signal for efficacy in slowing tumor progression? * Is axelopran safe and tolerable for long-term use in this patient population? * Does axelopran show a signal for efficacy in improving bowel function and quality of life? * Does axelopran show a signal for efficacy in reducing systemic inflammation, cachexia, and prognostic serum biomarkers of inflammation? Patients will take axelopran as monotherapy after relapse or progression on or after standard systemic therapy. Clinician and patient must be willing to attempt a delay in next line of systemic cancer therapy (if available) until day 43 to assess change in cancer status on repeat imaging. Clinician can move to the next line of therapy whenever deemed clinically necessary. Participants will: * take oral axelopran capsules daily for up to 1 year, or longer if deriving benefit * attend 10 in-person study visits, each lasting approximately 1-2 hours * complete study procedures including but not limited to imaging exams, blood draws, electronic health surveys, and physical assessments

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Research Center (+1 Sites)

Dylan Zylla, MD, MS

Glycyx MOR Inc.

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DZ-002 for Pancreatic Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Newport Beach, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if drug DZ-002 works to treat adults with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It will also learn about the safety of drug DZ-002. The main questions it aims to answer are: * To determine the appropriate dose of DZ-002; and * To assess the safety and efficacy of DZ-002. Participants will receive one of three different doses of the study drug through an IV over a 4-hour period on Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of a 4-week period, or cycle. During the study, participants will have regular visits to the study clinic and multiple tests for safety and research purposes, including blood tests, along with other tests and scans. Participants will receive the study drug weekly in 4-week (28-day cycles) until there are side effects that cannot be tolerated, there is disease-worsening, or the researchers decide to stop. A post-treatment visit and a 30-day post-treatment follow up visit will be conducted after the last dose of study drug. Risks of DZ-002 include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, low levels of red blood cells, low levels of platelets, fatigue, skin rash, low blood pressure, and feeling unwell.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Carlos Becerra, MD

Da Zen Theranostics Inc

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Supplemental Imaging for Breast Cancer

25 - 55
Female
St Louis, MO

Recent research has shown that, among women with extremely dense breasts and normal results on mammogram, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) use has significantly reduced the occurrence of breast cancer that is diagnosed during the time between two regular screening mammograms (also known as interval cancers). The investigators have developed and validated an approach to use the whole mammogram image, develop a mammogram risk score (MRS), and calibrate this to the SEER breast cancer incidence rates for US women. This model (Prognosia Breast) generates an absolute 5-year risk of breast cancer and classifies approximately 5.7% of the population as high risk using the ASCO 3% cut point as used for endocrine therapy to reduce risk. Follow-up generates an incidence of 25.2 cases per 1,000 women per year.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Washington University School of Medicine

Tabassum Ahmad, M.D.

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Multiparametric Ultrasound for Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Basking Ridge, NJ

The researchers are doing this study to see how well a type of ultrasound imaging called multiparametric ultrasound (mpUS), can be used to examine, evaluate, and provide information about different cancerous and non-cancerous tissue. The researchers will compare the results of mpUS imaging to standard ultrasound imaging and other standard tests. mpUS imaging is a type of ultrasound imaging that combines different ultrasound methods and analysis to create a more detailed and accurate assessment of tissue. Standard ultrasound provides a basic image of tissue structure, but mpUS imaging can also show blood vessels, blood flow, and detailed tissue structure (microstructure). The researchers think that mpUS may be a better way for evaluating cancer because it combines different ultrasound methods to assess tissue.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Consent Only) (+6 Sites)

Mark T Burgess, MD

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