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Placebo plus S1

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Placebo plus S1 is a Fluoropyrimidine antimetabolite Small molecule drug developed by Chinese PLA General Hospital. It is currently FDA-approved for Gastric cancer, Colorectal cancer, Breast cancer. Also known as: Tegafur Gimeracil Oteracil Potassium Capsule.

S1 is a combination chemotherapy agent that inhibits thymidylate synthase and dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase to disrupt DNA synthesis and cell division.

S1 is a combination chemotherapy agent that inhibits thymidylate synthase and dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase to disrupt DNA synthesis and cell division. Used for Gastric cancer, Colorectal cancer, Breast cancer.

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo plus S1
Also known asTegafur Gimeracil Oteracil Potassium Capsule
SponsorChinese PLA General Hospital
Drug classFluoropyrimidine antimetabolite
TargetThymidylate synthase, dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

S1 (tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil potassium) is an oral fluoropyrimidine combination that acts as a prodrug, converting to fluorouracil in tumor cells. The gimeracil component inhibits dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase to enhance fluorouracil bioavailability, while oteracil protects normal tissues from toxicity. This combination enhances antitumor activity while reducing gastrointestinal side effects compared to 5-FU monotherapy.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Placebo plus S1

What is Placebo plus S1?

Placebo plus S1 is a Fluoropyrimidine antimetabolite drug developed by Chinese PLA General Hospital, indicated for Gastric cancer, Colorectal cancer, Breast cancer.

How does Placebo plus S1 work?

S1 is a combination chemotherapy agent that inhibits thymidylate synthase and dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase to disrupt DNA synthesis and cell division.

What is Placebo plus S1 used for?

Placebo plus S1 is indicated for Gastric cancer, Colorectal cancer, Breast cancer, Pancreatic cancer.

Who makes Placebo plus S1?

Placebo plus S1 is developed and marketed by Chinese PLA General Hospital (see full Chinese PLA General Hospital pipeline at /company/chinese-pla-general-hospital).

Is Placebo plus S1 also known as anything else?

Placebo plus S1 is also known as Tegafur Gimeracil Oteracil Potassium Capsule.

What drug class is Placebo plus S1 in?

Placebo plus S1 belongs to the Fluoropyrimidine antimetabolite class. See all Fluoropyrimidine antimetabolite drugs at /class/fluoropyrimidine-antimetabolite.

What development phase is Placebo plus S1 in?

Placebo plus S1 is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Placebo plus S1?

Common side effects of Placebo plus S1 include Nausea and vomiting, Diarrhea, Anorexia, Leukopenia, Thrombocytopenia, Stomatitis.

What does Placebo plus S1 target?

Placebo plus S1 targets Thymidylate synthase, dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase and is a Fluoropyrimidine antimetabolite.

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