Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Testing for Fluoropyrimidine Toxicity

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RB1549-000

Question

  1. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase testing before treatment with fluoropyrimidine (i.e., 5-fluorouracil and capecitabine) in patients being treated for cancer?

Key Message

One evidence-based guideline was identified regarding the use of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase testing before treatment with fluoropyrimidine (i.e., 5-fluorouracil and capecitabine) in patients being treated for cancer.