Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil is a chemotherapy drug given intravenously (iv) to treat colon, rectum, breast, stomach, and pancreas cancers. Fluorouracil is also available in creams and solutions for topical treatment of some skin cancers and genital warts.
Note: Many of the interactions described below, in the text and in the Summary of Interactions, have been reported only for specific chemotherapeutic drugs, and may not apply to other chemotherapeutic drugs. There are many unknowns concerning interactions of nutrients, herbs, and chemotherapy drugs. People receiving chemotherapy who wish to supplement with vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other natural substances should always consult a physician.
Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods
May Be Beneficial: Depletion or interference—This medication may deplete these substances from the body or interfere with how they work; extra intake may help replenish them. |
Magnesium
Potassium
Calcium*
Phosphate*
Sodium*
Taurine*
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May Be Beneficial: Side effect reduction and/or prevention—These substances may help reduce the likelihood and/or severity of a potential side effect caused by the medication.
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Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Fruit-Flavored Drinks
Glutamine
Melatonin
Probiotics
Selenium
Vitamin B6
Wheat Grass
Beta-Carotene*
Chamomile*
Eleuthero*
Ginger*
N-Acetyl Cysteine*
Spleen Extracts*
Spleen Peptide Extract*
Thymus Extracts*
Zinc*
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May Be Beneficial: Supportive interaction—These substances may help this medication work better. |
Melatonin
Milk Thistle*
PSK*
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Avoid: Reduces drug effectiveness—When taking this medication, avoid these substances as they may decrease the medication's absorption and/or activity in the body. |
none |
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Avoid: Adverse interaction—When taking this medication, avoid these substances, as the combination may cause undesirable or dangerous interactions. |
none |
Check: Explanation needed—When taking this medication, read the article details and discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist before taking these substances. |
Glutathione
Echinacea*
Multivitamin*
Vitamin A*
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and N-Acetyl Cysteine*
Vitamin C*
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