Efudex
Breast Cancer, Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Rectal Cancer + 6 more
Treatment
1 FDA approval
20 Active Studies for Efudex
Treatment for
Breast Cancer
What is Efudex
Fluorouracil
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Capecitabine is a medicine used to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. It works by interfering with the ability of cancer cells to make copies of themselves, by blocking the enzyme needed for DNA synthesis.
Efudex
is the brand name
Efudex 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 Efudex Affects Patients
Fluorouracil is a drug used to treat cancer. It works by preventing the body from using certain molecules (the building blocks of DNA) during the cell cycle, which stops cells from growing and dividing. This drug blocks an enzyme needed to make DNA and also prevents the body from creating new DNA.
How Efudex works in the body
Fluorouracil is thought to work by binding to thymidylate synthase, which helps make DNA and RNA. When it binds to this enzyme, it stops the formation of thymidylate, which prevents DNA and RNA from being made. It can also be incorporated into RNA in place of uridine triphosphate, which disrupts RNA processing and protein synthesis. This leads to cell death.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested measure of Efudex is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Actinic Keratosis, Verruca (Warts) and non-immunocompromised. The quantity of dosage shifts, as indicated by the technique of administration (e.g. Solution - Topical or Injection, solution) shown in the table underneath.
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
Efudex Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Efudex.
Common Efudex 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.
Efudex Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest toxic dose of this drug in mice has been found to be 230mg/kg when taken orally.
Efudex Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Efudex?
1138 active clinical trials are presently being conducted to assess the potential of Efudex for the management of Stomach Cancer, Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Pancreatic Cancer
168 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Stomach Cancer
171 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1
Rectal Cancer
43 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1
Colon Cancer
53 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2
Breast Cancer
19 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
8 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 4
Efudex Reviews: What are patients saying about Efudex?
5
Patient Review
10/8/2019
Efudex for Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
5
Patient Review
4/28/2022
Efudex for Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
5
Patient Review
7/21/2018
Efudex for Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
4
Patient Review
8/20/2019
Efudex for Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
4
Patient Review
5/23/2021
Efudex for Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
3.3
Patient Review
1/21/2020
Efudex for Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
3
Patient Review
3/28/2022
Efudex for Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
2
Patient Review
11/21/2021
Efudex for Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
Patient Q&A Section about efudex
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How long does Efudix take to heal?
"The healing process generally takes 1-2 months following the end of treatment. The skin around the treated area may briefly turn red, but should soon return to its normal coloration once treatment ceases."
Answered by AI
What does Efudex do to your skin?
"Fluorouracil is a medication used to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths. It is classified as an anti-metabolite, which means it inhibits the growth of abnormal cells."
Answered by AI
Does Efudex damage healthy skin?
"The cream shouldn't do any damage to healthy skin. People should keep using it until there's a noticeable inflammatory response from the treated area, which is a good sign that the treatment is working, especially if there's some erosion in the case of pre-malignant conditions. If the treatment is causing severe discomfort, people can try using topical steroid cream to see if that helps."
Answered by AI
How long does it take for Efudix cream to work?
"After a few weeks, your skin will be red, crusty, and uncomfortable. This is what we want to happen. In some cases, it might take longer to get to this stage. The cream can then be stopped, to allow healing."
Answered by AI