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| Product NDC Code | 46708-751 | ||||
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| Drug Name | Fluorouracil |
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| Type | Generic | ||||
| Pharm Class | Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors [MoA], Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor [EPC] |
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| Route | INTRAVENOUS | ||||
| Dosage Form | INJECTION, SOLUTION | ||||
| RxCUI drug identifier | 239177 | ||||
| Application Number | ANDA217295 | ||||
| Labeler Name | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | ||||
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Overdosage of Fluorouracil
Information about signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings of acute ovedosage and the general principles of overdose treatment.10 OVERDOSAGE Administer uridine triacetate within 96 hours following the end of Fluorouracil infusion for management of Fluorouracil overdose.
Adverse reactions
Information about undesirable effects, reasonably associated with use of the drug, that may occur as part of the pharmacological action of the drug or may be unpredictable in its occurrence. Adverse reactions include those that occur with the drug, and if applicable, with drugs in the same pharmacologically active and chemically related class. There is considerable variation in the listing of adverse reactions. They may be categorized by organ system, by severity of reaction, by frequency, by toxicological mechanism, or by a combination of these.6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: • Increased risk of serious or fatal adverse reactions in patients with low or absent dipyrimidine dehydrogenase activity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] • Cardiotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] • Hyperammonemic encephalopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] • Neurologic toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] • Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] • Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (hand-foot syndrome) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] • Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] • Mucositis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] • Increased risk of elevated INR when administrated with warfarin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-866-210-9797 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of Fluorouracil. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Hematologic: pancytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] Gastrointestinal: gastrointestinal ulceration, nausea, vomiting Allergic Reactions: anaphylaxis and generalized allergic reactions Neurologic: nystagmus, headache Dermatologic: dry skin; fissuring; photosensitivity, as manifested by erythema or increased pigmentation of the skin; vein pigmentation Ophthalmic: lacrimal duct stenosis, visual changes, lacrimation, photophobia Psychiatric: euphoria Miscellaneous: thrombophlebitis, epistaxis, nail changes (including loss of nails)
Fluorouracil Drug Interactions
Information about and practical guidance on preventing clinically significant drug/drug and drug/food interactions that may occur in people taking the drug.7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Anticoagulants and CYP 2C9 Substrates Elevated coagulation times have been reported in patients taking Fluorouracil concomitantly with warfarin. While pharmacokinetic data are not available to assess the effect of Fluorouracil administration on warfarin pharmacokinetics, the elevation of coagulation times that occurs with the Fluorouracil prodrug capecitabine is accompanied by an increase in warfarin concentrations. Thus, the interaction may be due to inhibition of cytochrome P450 2C9 by Fluorouracil or its metabolites.
Clinical pharmacology
Information about the clinical pharmacology and actions of the drug in humans.12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Fluorouracil is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor that interferes with the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and to a lesser extent inhibits the formation of ribonucleic acid (RNA); these affect rapidly growing cells and may lead to cell death. Fluorouracil is converted to three main active metabolites: 5-fluoro-2′- deoxyuridine-5′-monophosphate (FdUMP), 5-fluorouridine-5′-triphosphate (FUTP) and 5-fluoro-2′-deoxyuridine-5′-triphosphate (FdUTP). These metabolites have several effects including the inhibition of thymidylate synthase by FdUMP, incorporation of FUTP into RNA and incorporation of FdUTP into DNA. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Distribution Following bolus intravenous injection, Fluorouracil distributes throughout the body including the intestinal mucosa, bone marrow, liver, cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissue. Elimination Following bolus intravenous injection, 5 – 20 % of the parent drug is excreted unchanged in the urine in six hours. The remaining percentage of the administered dose is metabolized, primarily in the liver. The metabolites of Fluorouracil (e.g., urea and α-fluoro-ß-alanine) are excreted in the urine over 3 to 4 hours. Following bolus intravenous injection of Fluorouracil, as a single agent, the elimination half-life increased with dose from 8 to 20 minutes.
Mechanism of action
Information about the established mechanism(s) of the drugÕs action in humans at various levels (for example receptor, membrane, tissue, organ, whole body). If the mechanism of action is not known, this field contains a statement about the lack of information.12.1 Mechanism of Action Fluorouracil is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor that interferes with the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and to a lesser extent inhibits the formation of ribonucleic acid (RNA); these affect rapidly growing cells and may lead to cell death. Fluorouracil is converted to three main active metabolites: 5-fluoro-2′- deoxyuridine-5′-monophosphate (FdUMP), 5-fluorouridine-5′-triphosphate (FUTP) and 5-fluoro-2′-deoxyuridine-5′-triphosphate (FdUTP). These metabolites have several effects including the inhibition of thymidylate synthase by FdUMP, incorporation of FUTP into RNA and incorporation of FdUTP into DNA.
Pharmacokinetics
Information about the clinically significant pharmacokinetics of a drug or active metabolites, for instance pertinent absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion parameters.12.3 Pharmacokinetics Distribution Following bolus intravenous injection, Fluorouracil distributes throughout the body including the intestinal mucosa, bone marrow, liver, cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissue. Elimination Following bolus intravenous injection, 5 – 20 % of the parent drug is excreted unchanged in the urine in six hours. The remaining percentage of the administered dose is metabolized, primarily in the liver. The metabolites of Fluorouracil (e.g., urea and α-fluoro-ß-alanine) are excreted in the urine over 3 to 4 hours. Following bolus intravenous injection of Fluorouracil, as a single agent, the elimination half-life increased with dose from 8 to 20 minutes.
Contraindications
Information about situations in which the drug product is contraindicated or should not be used because the risk of use clearly outweighs any possible benefit, including the type and nature of reactions that have been reported.4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.
Description
General information about the drug product, including the proprietary and established name of the drug, the type of dosage form and route of administration to which the label applies, qualitative and quantitative ingredient information, the pharmacologic or therapeutic class of the drug, and the chemical name and structural formula of the drug.11 DESCRIPTION Fluorouracil injection, USP a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor, is a clear colorless to yellow solution, aqueous, sterile, nonpyrogenic injectable solution available in a pharmacy bulk package, a sterile preparation that contains doses for multiple patients for intravenous administration. Each mL contains 50 mg Fluorouracil in water for injection, USP. The pH is adjusted to approximately 9.2 with sodium hydroxide. Chemically, Fluorouracil, a fluorinated pyrimidine, is 5-fluoro-2,4 (1 H ,3 H )-pyrimidinedione. Its structural formula is: Molecular formula: C 4 H 3 FN 2 O 2 Molecular weight: 130.08 g/mole fluorouracil-structure
Dosage and administration
Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Fluorouracil is recommended for administration either as an intravenous bolus or as an intravenous infusion. ( 2.1 ) • See Full Prescribing Information for dose individualization (2.1) and dose modifications due to adverse reactions ( 2.6 ) • See Full Prescribing Information for recommended doses of Fluorouracil for adenocarcinoma of the colon and rectum ( 2.2 ) and for recommended doses of Fluorouracil as a component of a chemotherapy regimen for adenocarcinoma of the breast ( 2.3 ), gastric adenocarcinoma ( 2.4 ), pancreatic adenocarcinoma ( 2.5 ) • Pharmacy Bulk Package: Prepare doses for more than one patient in a Pharmacy Admixture Service under appropriate conditions for cytotoxic drugs. Do not inject entire contents of vial directly into patients. Use within 4 hours of puncture ( 2.7 , 2.8 ) 2.1 General Dosage Information Fluorouracil is recommended for administration either as an intravenous bolus or as an intravenous infusion. Do not inject the entire contents of the vial directly into patients. Individualize the dose and dosing schedule of Fluorouracil based on tumor type, the specific regimen administered, disease state, response to treatment, and patient risk factors. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Adenocarcinoma of the Colon and Rectum The recommended dose of Fluorouracil, administered in an infusional regimen in combination with leucovorin alone, or in combination with leucovorin and oxaliplatin or irinotecan, is 400 mg/m 2 by intravenous bolus on Day 1, followed by 2400 mg/m 2 to 3000 mg/m 2 intravenously as a continuous infusion over 46 hours every two weeks. The recommended dose of Fluorouracil, if administered in a bolus dosing regimen in combination with leucovorin, is 500 mg/m 2 by intravenous bolus on Days 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and 36 in 8-week cycles. 2.3 Recommended Dosage for Adenocarcinoma of the Breast The recommended dose of Fluorouracil, administered as a component of a cyclophosphamide-based multidrug regimen, is 500 mg/m 2 or 600 mg/m 2 intravenously on Days 1 and 8 every 28 days for 6 cycles. 2.4 Recommended Dosage for Gastric Adenocarcinoma The recommended dose of Fluorouracil, administered as a component of a platinum-containing multidrug chemotherapy regimen, is 200 mg/m 2 to 1000 mg/m 2 intravenously as a continuous infusion over 24 hours. The frequency of dosing in each cycle and the length of each cycle will depend on the dose of Fluorouracil and the specific regimen administered. 2.5 Recommended Dosage for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma The recommended dose of Fluorouracil, administered as an infusional regimen in combination with leucovorin or as a component of a multidrug chemotherapy regimen that includes leucovorin, is 400 mg/m 2 intravenous bolus on Day 1, followed by 2400 mg/m 2 intravenously as a continuous infusion over 46 hours every two weeks. 2.6 Dose Modifications Withhold Fluorouracil for any of the following: • Development of angina, myocardial infarction/ischemia, arrhythmia, or heart failure in patients with no history of coronary artery disease or myocardial dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] • Hyperammonemic encephalopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] • Acute cerebellar syndrome, confusion, disorientation, ataxia, or visual disturbances [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] • Grade 3 or 4 diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] • Grade 2 or 3 palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (hand-foot syndrome) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] • Grade 3 or 4 mucositis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] • Grade 4 myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] Upon resolution or improvement to Grade 1 diarrhea, mucositis, myelosuppression, or palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, resume Fluorouracil administration at a reduced dose. There is no recommended dose for resumption of Fluorouracil administration following development of any of the following adverse reactions: • Cardiac toxicity • Hyperammonemic encephalopathy • Acute cerebellar syndrome, confusion, disorientation, ataxia, or visual disturbances 2.7 Preparation for Administration Fluorouracil is supplied in a pharmacy bulk package consisting of a vial. The pharmacy bulk package can be used to prepare doses for more than one patient. It is not supplied with a sterile transfer device, which is required for dispensing when multiple doses will be prepared from the single vial. The 50 mL vial is only intended for preparation in a Pharmacy Admixture Service under appropriate conditions for cytotoxic drugs [see References (15)]. Store vial at room temperature. Using aseptic conditions, penetrate the container closure once with a suitable sterile transfer device or dispensing set that allows measured distribution of the contents. Record the date and time the vial was opened on the vial label. Discard the pharmacy bulk package 4 hours after penetration of the container closure. Withdraw the calculated dose for an individual patient into a sterile syringe. Inspect the solution in syringe for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration or further dilution. Discard syringe if the solution is discolored or contains particulate matter. 2.8 Administration Do not administer in the same intravenous line concomitantly with other medicinal products. For bolus administration, store undiluted Fluorouracil in the syringe for up to 4 hours at room temperature (25°C). Administer Fluorouracil as an intravenous bolus through an established intravenous line. Store diluted solutions of Fluorouracil for up to 4 hours at room temperature (25°C) prior to administration to the patient. For intravenous infusion regimens, administer through a central venous line using an infusion pump.
Dosage forms and strengths
Information about all available dosage forms and strengths for the drug product to which the labeling applies. This field may contain descriptions of product appearance.3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Fluorouracil injection, USP is supplied as a pharmacy bulk package as a vial containing 2.5 g/50 mL (50 mg/mL) Fluorouracil. Injection: 2.5 g in a 50 mL vial in a pharmacy bulk package
Indications and usage
A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fluorouracil is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with • Adenocarcinoma of the Colon and Rectum ( 1.1 ) • Adenocarcinoma of the Breast ( 1.2 ) • Gastric Adenocarcinoma ( 1.3 ) • Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma ( 1.4 ) 1.1 Adenocarcinoma of the Colon and Rectum . 1.2 Adenocarcinoma of the Breast . 1.3 Gastric Adenocarcinoma . 1.4 Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma .
Spl product data elements
Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.Fluorouracil Fluorouracil FLUOROURACIL FLUOROURACIL SODIUM HYDROXIDE WATER
Carcinogenesis and mutagenesis and impairment of fertility
Information about carcinogenic, mutagenic, or fertility impairment potential revealed by studies in animals. Information from human data about such potential is part of the warnings field.13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenicity studies have not been performed with Fluorouracil. Fluorouracil was mutagenic in vitro in the bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) assay and induced chromosomal aberrations in hamster fibroblasts in vitro and in mouse bone marrow in the in vivo mouse micronucleus assay. Administration of Fluorouracil intraperitoneally to male rats at dose levels equal to or greater than 1.7-fold the human dose of 12 mg/kg induced chromosomal aberrations in spermatogonia and inhibition of spermatogonia differentiation resulting in transient infertility. In female rats, intraperitoneal administration of Fluorouracil during the pre-ovulatory phases of oogenesis at dose levels equal to or greater than 0.33 times a human dose of 12 mg/kg resulted in decreased incidence of fertile matings, increased pre-implantation loss, and fetotoxicity.
Nonclinical toxicology
Information about toxicology in non-human subjects.13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenicity studies have not been performed with Fluorouracil. Fluorouracil was mutagenic in vitro in the bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) assay and induced chromosomal aberrations in hamster fibroblasts in vitro and in mouse bone marrow in the in vivo mouse micronucleus assay. Administration of Fluorouracil intraperitoneally to male rats at dose levels equal to or greater than 1.7-fold the human dose of 12 mg/kg induced chromosomal aberrations in spermatogonia and inhibition of spermatogonia differentiation resulting in transient infertility. In female rats, intraperitoneal administration of Fluorouracil during the pre-ovulatory phases of oogenesis at dose levels equal to or greater than 0.33 times a human dose of 12 mg/kg resulted in decreased incidence of fertile matings, increased pre-implantation loss, and fetotoxicity.
Package label principal display panel
The content of the principal display panel of the product package, usually including the product’s name, dosage forms, and other key information about the drug product.PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Fluorouracil Injection USP, 2.5 g/50 mL (50 mg/mL) - Vial label Fluorouracil Injection USP, 2.5 g/50 mL (50 mg/mL) - Carton label fluorouracil-50ml-vial-label-dpm fluorouracil-50ml-carton-label-dpm
Fluorouracil: Information for patients
Information necessary for patients to use the drug safely and effectively, such as precautions concerning driving or the concomitant use of other substances that may have harmful additive effects.17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise: • Patients to notify their healthcare provider if they have a known DPD deficiency. Advise patients if they have complete or near complete absence of DPD activity, they are at an increased risk of severe and life-threatening mucositis, diarrhea, neutropenia and neurotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. • Patients of the risk of cardiotoxicity. Advise patients to immediately contact their healthcare provider or to go to an emergency room for new onset of chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or lightheadedness [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. • Patients to immediately contact their healthcare provider or go to an emergency room for new onset of confusion, disorientation, or otherwise altered mental status; difficulty with balance or coordination; or visual disturbances [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3, 5.4)]. • Patients to contact their healthcare provider for severe diarrhea or for painful mouth sores with decreased oral intake of food or fluids [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5, 5.8)]. • Patients to contact their healthcare provider for tingling or burning, redness, flaking, swelling, blisters, or sores on the palms of their hands or soles of their feet [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]. • Patients of the importance of keeping appointments for blood tests. Instruct patients to monitor their temperature on a daily basis and to immediately contact their healthcare provider for fever or other signs of infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]. • Patients to notify their healthcare provider of all drugs they are taking, including warfarin or other coumarin-derivative anticoagulants. Advise patients of the importance of keeping appointments for blood tests [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)]. • Females of reproductive potential and males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Fluorouracil and for up to 3 months after the last dose of Fluorouracil. Instruct female patients to contact their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, if pregnancy occurs during Fluorouracil treatment or during the 3 months following the last dose [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10), Use in Specific Populations (8.1 and 8.6), and Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)]. • Females and males of reproductive potential may have impaired fertility while receiving Fluorouracil, based on animal data [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)]. • Nursing mothers to discontinue nursing [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)]. Manufactured by: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Panelav – 389 350, Gujarat, India. Issued: 05/2023
References
This field may contain references when prescription drug labeling must summarize or otherwise relay on a recommendation by an authoritative scientific body, or on a standardized methodology, scale, or technique, because the information is important to prescribing decisions.15 REFERENCES "OSHA Hazardous Drugs." OSHA. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardousdrugs/index.html
Geriatric use
Information about any limitations on any geriatric indications, needs for specific monitoring, hazards associated with use of the drug in the geriatric population.8.5 Geriatric Use Reported clinical experience has not identified differences in safety or effectiveness between the elderly and younger patients.
Nursing mothers
Information about excretion of the drug in human milk and effects on the nursing infant, including pertinent adverse effects observed in animal offspring.8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether Fluorouracil or its metabolites are present in human milk. Because many drugs are present in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from Fluorouracil, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Pediatric use
Information about any limitations on any pediatric indications, needs for specific monitoring, hazards associated with use of the drug in any subsets of the pediatric population (such as neonates, infants, children, or adolescents), differences between pediatric and adult responses to the drug, and other information related to the safe and effective pediatric use of the drug.8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Pregnancy
Information about effects the drug may have on pregnant women or on a fetus. This field may be ommitted if the drug is not absorbed systemically and the drug is not known to have a potential for indirect harm to the fetus. It may contain information about the established pregnancy category classification for the drug. (That information is nominally listed in the teratogenic_effects field, but may be listed here instead.)8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category D Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with Fluorouracil in pregnant women. Based on its mechanism of action, Fluorouracil can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Administration of Fluorouracil to rats and mice during selected periods of organogenesis, at doses lower than a human dose of 12 mg/kg, caused embryolethality and teratogenicity. Malformations included cleft palate and skeletal defects. In monkeys, maternal doses of Fluorouracil higher than an approximate human dose of 12 mg/kg resulted in abortion. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, apprise the patient of the potential hazard to a fetus [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)]. Animal Data Malformations including cleft palate, skeletal defects and deformed appendages (paws and tails) were observed when Fluorouracil was administered by intraperitoneal injection to mice at doses at or above 10 mg/kg (approximately 0.06 times a human dose of 12 mg/kg on a mg/m 2 basis) for 4 days during the period of organogenesis. Similar results were observed in hamsters administered Fluorouracil intramuscularly at doses lower than those administered in commonly used clinical treatment regimens. In rats, administration of Fluorouracil by intraperitoneal injection at doses greater than 15 mg/kg (approximately 0.2 times a human dose of 12 mg/kg on a mg/m 2 basis) for a single day during organogenesis resulted in delays in growth and malformations including micro-anophthalmos. In monkeys, administration of Fluorouracil during organogenesis at doses approximately equal to a human dose of 12 mg/kg on a mg/m 2 basis resulted in abortion; at a 50% lower dose, resorptions and decreased fetal body weights were reported.
Use in specific populations
Information about use of the drug by patients in specific populations, including pregnant women and nursing mothers, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients.8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Nursing Mothers: Discontinue drug or discontinue nursing. ( 8.3 ) • Females and Males of Reproductive Potential: Provide pregnancy planning and prevention counseling. ( 5.10 , 8.1 , 8.6 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category D Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with Fluorouracil in pregnant women. Based on its mechanism of action, Fluorouracil can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Administration of Fluorouracil to rats and mice during selected periods of organogenesis, at doses lower than a human dose of 12 mg/kg, caused embryolethality and teratogenicity. Malformations included cleft palate and skeletal defects. In monkeys, maternal doses of Fluorouracil higher than an approximate human dose of 12 mg/kg resulted in abortion. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, apprise the patient of the potential hazard to a fetus [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1)]. Animal Data Malformations including cleft palate, skeletal defects and deformed appendages (paws and tails) were observed when Fluorouracil was administered by intraperitoneal injection to mice at doses at or above 10 mg/kg (approximately 0.06 times a human dose of 12 mg/kg on a mg/m 2 basis) for 4 days during the period of organogenesis. Similar results were observed in hamsters administered Fluorouracil intramuscularly at doses lower than those administered in commonly used clinical treatment regimens. In rats, administration of Fluorouracil by intraperitoneal injection at doses greater than 15 mg/kg (approximately 0.2 times a human dose of 12 mg/kg on a mg/m 2 basis) for a single day during organogenesis resulted in delays in growth and malformations including micro-anophthalmos. In monkeys, administration of Fluorouracil during organogenesis at doses approximately equal to a human dose of 12 mg/kg on a mg/m 2 basis resulted in abortion; at a 50% lower dose, resorptions and decreased fetal body weights were reported. 8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether Fluorouracil or its metabolites are present in human milk. Because many drugs are present in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from Fluorouracil, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use Reported clinical experience has not identified differences in safety or effectiveness between the elderly and younger patients. 8.6 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Females Based on its mechanism of action, Fluorouracil can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Fluorouracil and for up to 3 months following cessation of therapy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. Males Fluorouracil may damage spermatozoa. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during and for 3 months following cessation of therapy with Fluorouracil [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)]. Infertility Females Advise females of reproductive potential that, based on animal data, fertility may be impaired while receiving Fluorouracil [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)]. Males Advise males of reproductive potential that, based on animal data, fertility may be impaired while receiving Fluorouracil [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].
How supplied
Information about the available dosage forms to which the labeling applies, and for which the manufacturer or distributor is responsible. This field ordinarily includes the strength of the dosage form (in metric units), the units in which the dosage form is available for prescribing, appropriate information to facilitate identification of the dosage forms (such as shape, color, coating, scoring, and National Drug Code), and special handling and storage condition information.16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied Fluorouracil injection, USP is a clear colorless to yellow solution, aqueous, injectable solution, and is supplied in a pharmacy bulk package as follows: NDC Fluorouracil Injection, USP (50 mg per mL) Package Factor 46708-751-50 2.5 g/50 mL Pharmacy Bulk Vial 1 vial per carton 16.2 Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Excursions are permitted from 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. DO NOT FREEZE. Protect from light. Retain in carton until time of use. Fluorouracil is a cytotoxic drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposable procedures [see References (15)].
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