Ingredient

Tegafur

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

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MFDS ingredient code M051785

What does it do?

Tegafur belongs to the class of anticancer drugs and is primarily used to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. This ingredient is converted in the body to 5-fluorouracil, which exhibits anticancer effects.

Tegafur is metabolized in the body to the active metabolite 5-fluorouracil, which disrupts the DNA synthesis of cancer cells. As a result, cancer cells are unable to proliferate and die.

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

Good to know

Tegafur is differentiated by its capability for oral administration as a prodrug of 5-fluorouracil. It is associated with somewhat fewer side effects and more convenient dosing compared to direct administration of 5-fluorouracil.

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.

Combined ingredients

Ingredients used together with this ingredient in combination products.

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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.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.