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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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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