Ingredient

Tipiracil Hydrochloride

Tegafur is an ingredient that enhances the effect of anticancer drugs and prevents their breakdown, aiding in treatment.

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MFDS ingredient code M270421

What does it do?

Tegafur is an ingredient included in antineoplastic agents, used to prevent the active ingredients of anticancer drugs from rapidly breaking down in the body. It is primarily used as an adjuvant to enhance the effects of cancer treatment.

Tegafur inhibits the breakdown of the active components of anticancer drugs, increasing the concentration in the blood and helping the anticancer effect to last longer. This strengthens the drug's attacking power against cancer cells.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Tegafur is not used alone for anticancer effects but rather is combined with other anticancer drugs to enhance their effectiveness. It is characterized by being used in combination with specific anticancer drugs compared to other decomposition inhibitors with similar roles.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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