Fluoroplex
Breast Cancer, Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Rectal Cancer + 6 more
Treatment
1 FDA approval
20 Active Studies for Fluoroplex
Treatment for
Breast Cancer
What is Fluoroplex
Fluorouracil
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Fluorouracil is a medication used to treat cancer. It works by blocking the production of the molecules needed to make DNA, which stops cancer cells from dividing and growing.
Efudex
is the brand name
Fluoroplex 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 Fluoroplex Affects Patients
Fluorouracil is a drug used to fight cancer. It does this by blocking certain enzymes from forming the building blocks of DNA, which prevents cells from dividing. Fluorouracil also stops an enzyme from changing one type of DNA building block into its deoxy form, and prevents the incorporation of another type of DNA building block into the DNA strand.
How Fluoroplex works in the body
Fluorouracil targets an enzyme called thymidylate synthase. It binds to this enzyme and the folate cofactor, preventing the formation of thymidylate. This stops the DNA and RNA synthesis needed for cell growth, leading to cell death. Fluorouracil can also be incorporated into RNA in place of uridine triphosphate, disrupting the RNA processing and protein synthesis needed for cell growth.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended dose of Fluoroplex is contingent upon the determined condition, for example Actinic Keratosis, Verruca (Warts) and non-immunocompromised. The extent of dosage depends on the delivery process (e.g. Solution - Topical or Injection, solution) as specified 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, Liquid - Intravenous, 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, Liquid - Intravenous, 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, Liquid - Intravenous, 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, Liquid - Intravenous, 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, Liquid - Intravenous, 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, Liquid - Intravenous, 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, Liquid - Intravenous, 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, Liquid - Intravenous, 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, Liquid - Intravenous, Kit, Injection, Injection - Intravenous
Warnings
Fluoroplex has one contraindication and should not be utilized while encountering any of the conditions stated in the following table.
Fluoroplex Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Fluoroplex.
Common Fluoroplex 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.
Fluoroplex Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest dose of drug needed to cause toxicity in mice is 230mg/kg when taken orally.
Fluoroplex Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Fluoroplex?
1138 active trials are being conducted to assess the capacity of Fluoroplex to ameliorate Stomach Cancer, Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Pancreatic Cancer
166 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Stomach Cancer
170 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
50 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
Fluoroplex Reviews: What are patients saying about Fluoroplex?
5
Patient Review
1/14/2011
Fluoroplex for Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
5
Patient Review
12/6/2014
Fluoroplex for Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
4
Patient Review
2/8/2013
Fluoroplex for Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
4
Patient Review
2/1/2014
Fluoroplex for Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
3
Patient Review
3/16/2010
Fluoroplex for Osteoporosis
2.3
Patient Review
2/17/2017
Fluoroplex for Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
1
Patient Review
1/30/2013
Fluoroplex for Roughened Red Patches of Skin due to Sun Exposure
Patient Q&A Section about fluoroplex
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is Fluoroplex cream used for?
"This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths. Fluorouracil works by inhibiting cell growth, specifically abnormal cells that cause the skin condition."
Answered by AI
How long does it take for Fluoroplex to work?
"It usually takes 2-6 weeks for FLUOROPLEX® Cream to start working. For areas of the body other than the head and neck, it may take a longer time to start seeing results."
Answered by AI
What is fluorouracil used to treat?
"Fluorouracil topical cream is a medication used to treat actinic or solar keratoses and a type of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma. Fluorouracil topical cream is only available with a doctor's prescription and is available in cream form."
Answered by AI
Is there a generic for Fluoroplex?
"A cheaper alternative to Fluoroplex is Fluorouracil (Topical). It has the same active ingredients, but is much less expensive, costing only $1,092.96 per 1, 30GM of 1% Cream."
Answered by AI