Flumadine and Tipiracil and trifluridine

• Generic Name: rimantadine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Flumadine

Flumadine is an antiviral medicine used to treat or prevent influenza A in people who are at least 17 years old. This medicine is also used to prevent influenza A in children ages 1 to 16 years old.

Flumadine may not be effective during every flu season because certain strains of the virus may be resistant to Flumadine. This medicine should not be used in place of getting a yearly flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control recommends an annual flu shot to help protect you each year from new strains of influenza virus.

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

• Generic Name: tipiracil / trifluridine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lonsurf

Tipiracil and trifluridine is a combination cancer medicine used to treat colorectal cancer, or cancer of the stomach and lower esophagus.

tipiracil and trifluridine is used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).

Tipiracil and trifluridine is usually given after other treatments have failed.

Tipiracil and trifluridine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.