TAGUCIL 100MG+224MG (10'S BOTTLE) CAP

Introduction:

Tegafur-Uracil is a chemotherapy drug used to treat colorectal cancer. It is a combination of two drugs: tegaful and uracil (uracil is also called fluorouracil or 5FU). It is sometimes given alongside other chemotherapy medications.

Instructions:

Taking the capsules Before you leave the hospital, your nurse or pharmacist will give you the capsules to take home with you. Always take the capsules exactly as you are instructed. This is important to ensure that it is working as well as possible. The capsules should be taken three times a day at regular intervals. They should be taken whole, either one hour before or one hour after a meal. Tegaful-uracil is given with a tablet called folinic acid. 

This helps Tegafur-Uracil work better. Both pills should be taken at the same time. You will also be given drugs to control your dizziness while at home. Take all the medication exactly as your nurse or pharmacist has told you. If you vomit right after taking the capsules, get in touch with your hospital. You may have to take another dose. If you forget to take a capsule, do not take a double dose. Keep your normal schedule and tell your doctor or nurse. Other things to keep in mind regarding your capsules: Keep them in their original packaging at room temperature. 

They should be stored away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep them safe and out of the reach of children. Return any remaining capsules to the hospital if the treatment is discontinued.

Side Effects:

• You may experience some of the side effects mentioned here, though it is rare for a patient to have all of them. If you receive other chemotherapy drugs, you may have other side effects that are not mentioned here.
• Always inform your doctor of the effects you experience. Your doctor can prescribe medication to help control some of the side effects. It is very important to take the medication exactly as your doctor says for it to have the highest chance of working well. Your nurse will advise you on managing the side effects.
• After treatment, the side effects start to get better. RISK OF INFECTION Tegafur-uracil may lower the number of white blood cells in your blood. This will make you more susceptible to infection. Your nurse can tell you when you might have the lowest levels of these cells. When the number of white blood cells is low, this is called neutropenia.