TEGAFUR: 196 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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196
Total FAERS Reports
46 (23.5%)
Deaths Reported
54
Hospitalizations
196
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
9
Life-Threatening
First Report: 199501 · Latest Report: 20250909
What Are the Most Common TEGAFUR Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Nausea
26 reports (13.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Vomiting
24 reports (12.2%)
#3 Most Reported
Myelosuppression
24 reports (12.2%)
All TEGAFUR Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 26 | 13.3% | 2 | 5 |
| Disease progression | 24 | 12.2% | 6 | 3 |
| Myelosuppression | 24 | 12.2% | 0 | 6 |
| Vomiting | 24 | 12.2% | 5 | 4 |
| Diarrhoea | 22 | 11.2% | 5 | 8 |
| Decreased appetite | 19 | 9.7% | 2 | 7 |
| Anaemia | 18 | 9.2% | 3 | 3 |
| Fatigue | 16 | 8.2% | 2 | 5 |
| Neutropenia | 15 | 7.7% | 4 | 1 |
| Bone marrow failure | 14 | 7.1% | 0 | 5 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 13 | 6.6% | 2 | 4 |
| Death | 10 | 5.1% | 10 | 2 |
| Drug ineffective | 10 | 5.1% | 2 | 1 |
| Leukopenia | 10 | 5.1% | 0 | 1 |
| Alanine aminotransferase increased | 9 | 4.6% | 0 | 0 |
| Hepatic function abnormal | 9 | 4.6% | 0 | 5 |
| Pyrexia | 9 | 4.6% | 2 | 2 |
| White blood cell count decreased | 9 | 4.6% | 0 | 2 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase increased | 8 | 4.1% | 1 | 1 |
| Asthenia | 8 | 4.1% | 2 | 2 |
Who Reports TEGAFUR Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 38.4% female, 61.6% male. Average age: 60.2 years. Most reports from: CN. View detailed demographics →
Is TEGAFUR Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
What Is TEGAFUR Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Gastric cancer | 41 |
| Chemotherapy | 11 |
| Colon cancer | 11 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 11 |
| Oesophageal carcinoma | 9 |
| Adenocarcinoma | 7 |
| Rectal cancer | 7 |
| Adenocarcinoma gastric | 6 |
| Breast cancer | 6 |
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Official FDA Label for TEGAFUR
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.