PharmacologyOther topics and Adverse effects0bf61d24
Most common side effect of 5-fluorouracil is:
A
G.I. toxicity
B
Bone marrow depression
C
Cardiotoxicity
D
Neeurotoxicity
High-Yield Explanation
(Ref: KDT 6/e p824; Harrison 16/e p596) Diarrhea is the most common adverse effect of 5-FU. It can also cause hand and foot syndrome and bone marrow suppression.