Ingredient

Doxifluridine

Doxifluridine is an ingredient used as an anticancer agent for the treatment of malignant tumors.

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MFDS ingredient code M085422

What does it do?

Doxifluridine is classified as an antineoplastic drug, primarily used to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to the fluoropyrimidine class and is utilized in cancer therapy.

Doxifluridine is converted into an active metabolite in the body, which interferes with the DNA synthesis of cancer cells. As a result, the cancer cells are unable to divide and undergo apoptosis.

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

Good to know

Unlike other fluoropyrimidine drugs, doxifluridine has the characteristic of being metabolized in the body to function in its active form. This allows it to demonstrate selective efficacy against certain types of cancer.

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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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

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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