Cholbam and Fluorouracil Intravenous, Injection

• Generic Name: cholic acid
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Cholbam

Cholbam is a bile acid. Bile acids are produced naturally in the body to aid in digestion of fats and certain nutrients.

People with bile acid disorders are unable to produce Cholbam normally. This can make it harder for the body to absorb nutrients important for health, growth, and body functioning. Abnormal bile acids can also build up in the body and become toxic to the liver.

Cholbam is used in people with bile acid disorders. Cholbam works by normalizing bile acid production in the body.

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

• Generic Name: fluorouracil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Adrucil

Fluorouracil belongs to the group of medicines known as antimetabolites. It is used to treat cancer of the colon, rectum, breast, stomach, and pancreas. It may also be used to treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by your doctor.

Fluorouracil interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by fluorouracil, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects, like hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used.

Before you begin treatment with fluorouracil, you and your doctor should talk about the good fluorouracil will do as well as the risks of using it.

Fluorouracil is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.