Medication
5-Fluorouracil (topical)
A one-page care plan for patients taking 5-Fluorouracil (topical), covering Purpose & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose & Protection
- I understand 5-fluorouracil is a topical chemotherapy medication
- I use it for conditions such as actinic keratoses or certain superficial skin cancers
- I know it works by destroying abnormal skin cells
- I understand treated skin may become red, irritated, and peel during treatment
Expectations & Execution
4 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
5-Fluorouracil (topical) is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.