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Fluorouracil

Anti-metabolite

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Pyramidine analog inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis

MECHANISM OF KIDNEY INJURY

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CLINICAL KIDNEY SYNDROME

myelosuppresion, hyperpigmentation, nail bnading, ocular toxicity, MI

CARDIOVASCULAR ADVERSE EFFECTS

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LYTE ABNORMALITIES

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RISK FACTORS

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MITIGATION STRATEGIES

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SUGGESTIONS 

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NOTES/COMMENTS

eGFR < 60 ml/min, no dose adjustment or 25% dose reduction

PHARMACOKINETICS

Molecular Weight

130

Volume of Distribution

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Plasma Protein Binding

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Metabolism

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Bioavailability

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Half-life elimination

IV bolus 8-14 mins

Time to peak

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Excretion

Lung
Urine, < 10%

Dialyzable?

HD before drug administration

REF:

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PATHOLOGY SLIDES:

ENTRY UPDATES:

Raad Chowdhury

United States

Sep 25, 2022

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