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Tegafur-uracil

Generic Name
Tegafur-uracil
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C12H13FN4O5
CAS Number
74578-38-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
HMI5GR78FR

Overview

Tegafur-uracil is an anti-tumor compound containing tegafur (1-(2-tetrahydrofuryl)-5-fluorouracil) and uracil in a molar ratio of 1:4. It was developed as an anti-cancer therapy by Taiho Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. It is approved in different countries but it is not yet approved by the FDA, Health Canada or EMA.

Indication

Tegafur-uracil is indicated for the first line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer with concomitant administration of calcium folinate. Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer and 30% of the cases can present the metastatic state.

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

Clinical Trials

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Posted
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Sponsor
2024/08/21
Phase 3
Recruiting
2017/04/20
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UNKNOWN
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
2016/09/16
Phase 2
Completed
2016/09/02
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UNKNOWN
2016/07/19
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
2015/05/19
Phase 2
Completed
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
2010/10/21
Phase 2
Completed
2009/12/23
Phase 2
Completed
2009/05/12
N/A
Completed
Translational Research Center for Medical Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
2009/03/05
Phase 2
UNKNOWN

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