Product Description

LUPORAL Capsule 10 MG contains Tegafur 100 mg and Uracil 224 mg. It is an oral anticancer medicine used in chemotherapy for certain types of cancer. Tegafur is converted in the body to fluorouracil, which helps slow the growth and multiplication of cancer cells. Treatment should be prescribed and monitored by a qualified oncology specialist.

🔹 Key Uses
Used in the treatment of certain gastrointestinal cancers
May be used for colorectal cancer
May be used for stomach and other cancers as determined by the oncology specialist

🔹 Composition
Tegafur 100 mg
Uracil 224 mg

🔹 How It Works
Tegafur is converted into fluorouracil in the body. Fluorouracil interferes with DNA and RNA synthesis in rapidly dividing cells, which can slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. Uracil helps maintain higher levels of fluorouracil in the body by slowing its breakdown.

🔹 Key Benefits
Helps inhibit the growth and multiplication of cancer cells
Provides an oral chemotherapy option for selected cancers
Uracil helps enhance the availability of fluorouracil produced from tegafur

🔹 Dosage and Administration
The dose and treatment duration must be determined by the oncology specialist based on the type of cancer, treatment protocol, body weight, organ function, and overall health. Take the capsule exactly as prescribed and swallow it whole with water. Do not crush or chew the capsule.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Mouth sores
Fatigue
Abdominal discomfort
Low blood cell counts
Skin reactions

🔹 Precautions and Warnings
LUPORAL Capsule 10 MG should be used only under the supervision of a qualified oncology specialist.
Regular blood tests may be required to monitor blood cell counts and liver and kidney function.
Inform the doctor about liver disease, kidney disease, heart problems, or previous chemotherapy reactions.
Inform the doctor about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products being used because interactions may occur.
Seek medical attention for severe diarrhea, persistent vomiting, fever, unusual bleeding, severe mouth sores, or signs of infection.
This medicine can harm an unborn baby. Pregnancy should be avoided during treatment and effective contraception should be discussed with the doctor.
Breastfeeding should be discussed with the oncology specialist before starting treatment.