Tegafur and Uracil Uses Tegafur and Uracil are used in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer.
How Tegafur + Uracil works Tegafur + Uracil is a combination of two medications: Tegafur and Uracil, used in cancer treatment. They function by interfering with the growth of DNA and RNA in cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. This mechanism inhibits the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Common side effects of Tegafur + Uracil include nausea, vomiting, tiredness, mouth sores, sore tongue, stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and decreased blood cell counts (red cells, white cells, and platelets).