Tipiracil
टिपिरासिल
What it is
Tipiracil is a medicine used to treat certain types of cancer. It requires a prescription in India.
What it is used for
Tipiracil is used to treat metastatic colorectal cancer and metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. These are types of cancer that have spread to other parts of the body.
- Metastatic colorectal cancer
- Metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma
How it works
Tipiracil works by inhibiting an enzyme called thymidine phosphorylase. This action helps to slow down the growth of cancer cells by interfering with their ability to replicate DNA.
How it is sold in India
In India Tipiracil comes as tablets.
Common side effects
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Who should not take it
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Brand names
One medicine sold in India contains Tipiracil.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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