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Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitors

Nucleoside metabolic inhibitors are used to treat colon cancer, breast cancer, leukemia, meningitis, actinic keratosis, skin cancer, pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer. They work by slowing down the growth of cancer cells which then kills the cell.

Why are nucleoside metabolic inhibitors prescribed?

  1. Skin Cancer (49%)
  2. Actinic Keratosis (49%)
  3. Colon Cancer (1%)
  4. Breast Cancer (1%)
  5. Myelodysplastic Syndromes (0%)
  6. Leukemia (0%)
  7. Lung Cancer (0%)
  8. Pancreatic Cancer (0%)
  9. Soft Tissue Sarcoma (0%)
  10. Stomach Cancer (0%)

Key takeaways

Nucleoside metabolic inhibitors are used to treat certain cancers, blood disorders, and skin conditions. These medications work by interfering with DNA or RNA synthesis in cells. Nucleoside metabolic inhibitors come in different forms, including oral pills, injections, and creams. Examples include fluorouracil (Adrucil, Efudex, Carac), capecitabine (Xeloda), and azacitidine (Vidaza, Onureg).

Prices for popular Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitors medications
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FLUOROURACIL treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
Carac (Fluorouracil) is an expensive chemotherapy agent. It is used on the skin to treat skin cancer and certain types of skin conditions that could become cancer. It is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic form. The most common version of Carac is covered by 63% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $37.50-$65.00, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
FLUOROURACIL treats rough, scaly spots on the skin caused by sun exposure. It may also be used to treat skin cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of irregular skin cells.
NELARABINE treats leukemia and lymphoma. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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cytarabine

as low as$8
CYTARABINE treats leukemia. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
GEMCITABINE treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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Tolak

as low as$44
FLUOROURACIL treats rough, scaly spots on the skin caused by sun exposure. It may also be used to treat skin cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of irregular skin cells.
Xeloda (capecitabine) is used to treat breast cancer and colon cancer. Xeloda is a Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor, which works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells. The most common form of Xeloda is a 500mg tablet. It's also available as a 150mg tablet. Xeloda is available as generic capecitabine. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.
FLUDARABINE treats leukemia. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
AZACITIDINE treats blood and bone marrow cancers. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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Infugem

as low as$443
GEMCITABINE treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
CLOFARABINE treats acute leukemia. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
FLUOROURACIL treats rough, scaly spots on the skin caused by sun exposure. It may also be used to treat skin cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of irregular skin cells.
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Onureg

as low as$28,606
AZACITIDINE treats leukemia. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
Inlexzo is part of the Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitors class and treats Bladder Cancer. Nucleoside metabolic inhibitors are used to treat colon cancer, breast cancer, leukemia, meningitis, actinic keratosis, skin cancer, pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer. They work by slowing down the growth of cancer cells which then kills the cell. Inlexzo is only available as a brand name drug.
Avgemsi is part of the Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitors class and treats Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer and other conditions. Nucleoside metabolic inhibitors are used to treat colon cancer, breast cancer, leukemia, meningitis, actinic keratosis, skin cancer, pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer. They work by slowing down the growth of cancer cells which then kills the cell. Avgemsi is only available as a brand name drug.
DECITABINE treats blood and bone marrow cancers. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
TRIFLURIDINE; TIPIRACIL treats stomach cancer and colorectal cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
TAZEMETOSTAT treats lymphoma. It may also be used to treat sarcoma, a cancer that occurs in bone and connective tissues, such as fat, muscle, and blood vessels. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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