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View Post: Topical Application Of Chemotherapy Drug May Improve Appearance Of ...
23 Jun 2009 by 3healthymonkeys  
“For patients in whom a course of topical fluorouracil is indicated for the treatment of actinic keratoses, there will likely be the additional benefit of a restorative effect from sun damage; this may provide further motivation for ...
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View Post: Chemotherapy Skin Cream Improves Sun-Damaged and Wrinkled Skin
21 Jun 2009
In their report, the researchers wrote, “For patients in whom a course of topical fluorouracil is indicated for the treatment of actinic keratoses, there will likely be the additional benefit of a restorative effect from sun damage. ...
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View Post: Surface Treatment with 5-Fluorouracil After Flexor Tendon Repair ...
2 Nov 2009 by Zhao, C., Zobitz, ME, Sun, Y.-L., Predmore,...  
Clinical Relevance: Topical 5-fluorouracil, at the dosing regimen tested in this study, does not appear to offer a major benefit over early postoperative motion protocols alone in the treatment of flexor tendon lacerations. ...
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View Post: Comparison of topical 5-fluorouracil formulations in actinic ...
3 Nov 2009 by admin  
Topical medications such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) allow for more generalized treatment of AKs in the setting of multiple lesions. Objective: To evaluate and discuss clinical trials examining the efficacy of 5-FU cream formulations (0.5% ...
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View Post: FDA Patient Safety News - Healthline Today
11 Feb 2009 by admin  
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) recently reported on the potential for mix-ups between two topical creams: Kuric (ketoconazole) and Carac (fluorouracil). Kuric is used to treat fungal infections and seborrheic ...
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View Post: fluoroplex, fluorouracil - topical brand drug
3 Jun 2009 by ashhelbt1984  
fluorouracil - topical. (flewr-oh-your-uh-sill). common brand name(s): efudex, fluoroplex. uses: this medication is an anticancer drug used to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin grotwhs. how to use: use this meidcation exactly as ...
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View Post: Arch Dermatol -- Abstract: Topical Fluorouracil for Actinic ...
15 Jun 2009 by Sachs, DL, Kang, S., Hammerberg, C., Helfrich,...  
Conclusions Topical fluorouracil causes epidermal injury, which stimulates wound healing and dermal remodeling resulting in improved appearance. The mechanism of topical fluorouracil in photoaged skin follows a predictable wound healing ...
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View Post: FDA Law Blog: FDA Racks Up Another Win in Bioequivalence ...
19 Oct 2009 by FDABlog HPM  
77-524 for a generic version of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International's (“Valeant's”) EFUDEX (fluorouracil) Topical Cream, 5%, did not violate the Administrative Procedures Act (“APA”). EFUDEX (also known as 5-FU) is a locally-acting ...
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View Post: usmle preparation: Drug-induced photosensitivity
13 hours ago by asghar  
5-Fluorouracil (oral and topical) * Coal tar. What are the clinical features of drug-induced photosensitivity? The clinical features of drug-induced photosensitivity vary according to the photosensitising agent involved and the type of ...
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