Tegonat 20 (Tegafur/Gimeracil/Oteracil)

Tegonat 20mg Capsule is a combination chemotherapy medication containing the active constituents Tegafur, Gimeracil, Oteracil. The combination chemotherapy treatment known as S-1 is used to treat various types of cancer, including gastric, colorectal, breast, and pancreatic cancer. This capsule is not recommended for adolescents and children under 18 and may be given alone or in combination with other anticancer drugs. 

It is important to inform your health care provider if you have severe blood disorders, kidney disorders, viral infections, or you know you have DPD (enzyme dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase) deficiency. Tegonat 20mg Capsule contains lactose. So, if you have an intolerance to sugars, you need to inform the physician. Use effective contraceptive measures during the therapy and for at least 6 after the last dose.

Tegonat 20mg Capsule is used in the treatment of

• Gastric cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Breast cancer
• Pancreatic cancer

Tegonat 20mg Capsules inhibit the growth and division of cancer cells, improve the effectiveness of the treatment, and reduce the risk of side effects, thereby providing therapeutic benefits to cancer patients.

Like all medications, Tegonat 20mg Capsules cause some side effects, although not everyone will experience them. 

Serious:

• Infection (fever, chills, sore throat, cough, flu-like symptoms)
• Bleeding or bruising (nosebleeds, bleeding gums)
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat
• Seizures
• Allergic reaction (swelling of the face, tongue, or throat; difficulty breathing)
• Liver problems (yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, abdominal pain)
• Kidney problems (changes in urine output, swelling of the hands or feet)

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue
• Mouth sores
• Skin rash
• Changes in taste
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Headache

Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Tegonat 20mg Capsule, reducing effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

• Store in a refrigerator between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).
• Keep away from moisture, heat, and light.
• It should not be frozen.
• Keep it in its original packaging until it is ready to be used.
• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.