Tegafur Capsules Application Scope

Tegafur Gimeracil and Oteracil Potassium Capsules are used for the treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic gastric cancer.

Features of Tegafur Gimeracil and Oteracil Potassium Capsules

Ingredients: Compound preparation, each capsule contains: Tegafur 20mg, Gemcitrimidine 5.8mg, Potassium otilazepate 19.6mg.

Characteristics: Treatment of gastric cancer

Specification: 20mg

Packing specification: Aluminum plastic packing, 42 capsules/box.

Storage: airtight, room temperature (10-30 ℃) storage.

Effective period: 24 months

Approval number: State Drug License H20080802

Revision date According to the latest drug instruction.

Manufacturer: Shandong New Era Pharmaceutical

Guidelines for the use of Tegafur Capsules

Dosage and administration: Take orally twice daily, after breakfast and dinner, for 28 consecutive days, with 14 days of rest, as a treatment cycle. Administer the drug until the patient’s condition deteriorates or is intolerable.

Adverse reactions: Gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Restrictions on the use of Tegafur Gimeracil and Oteracil Potassium Capsules

Contraindications: contraindicated in patients with a history of severe allergy to the constituents of Tegafur capsules, contraindicated in patients with severe myelosuppression, severe renal function abnormalities

Interactions with Tegafur Gimeracil and Oteracil Potassium Capsules

Gimepiridine in the drug can inhibit the catabolism of 5-FU in the combined drug, causing a significant increase in the concentration of 5-FU in the blood.

Pay attention to the observation of the patient’s state, and take appropriate measures such as reducing the dosage or stopping the drug if abnormalities are found.

Side effects are mutually reinforcing. It may potentiate the action of bicoumarin and lead to abnormalities in coagulation. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor of all medications you are using.

Note: If there is a new packaging for the drug, the new packaging shall prevail. The above information is sourced from HongKong DengYue Medicine. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as a basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.