Adrucil injection and Fondaparinux Sodium

• Generic Name: fluorouracil
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Adrucil

Adrucil is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Adrucil is used to treat cancer of the colon, rectum, breast, stomach, or pancreas.

Adrucil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: fondaparinux
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Arixtra, Arixtra 5 mg/dose, Arixtra 75 mg/dose, Arixtra 10 mg/dose

Fondaparinux blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood.

Fondaparinux is used to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery.

Fondaparinux is also used together with warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) to treat DVT, including pulmonary embolism.

Fondaparinux may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.