Medicines containing 5-fluorouracil (i.v.) – Caution when interpreting blood uracil levels
24/10/2022
Medicines for human use
Direct healthcare professional communication (DHPC)
Important Safety Information from Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. and Pfizer Healthcare Ireland regarding Medicines containing 5-fluorouracil (i.v.): In patients with moderate or severe renal impairment, phenotyping for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency by measuring blood uracil levels should be interpreted with caution