Fluorouracil FDA Link Generic

A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the THYMIDYLATE SYNTHETASE conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid.

Also Known As:

Carac; 5 Fluorouracil; 5-Fluorouracil; Adrucil; Efudex; Fluoroplex; 5-FU; 5-FU Lederle; 5-FU Medac; 5-Fluorouracil-Biosyn; 5-HU Hexal; 5FU; Efudix; Fluoro-Uracile ICN; Fluorouracil Mononitrate; Fluorouracil Monopotassium Salt; Fluorouracil Monosodium Salt; Fluorouracil Potassium Salt; Fluorouracil-GRY; Fluorouracile Dakota; Fluorouracilo Ferrer Far; Fluoruracil; Fluracedyl; Flurodex; Haemato-FU; Neofluor; Onkofluor; Ribofluor; 5 FU Lederle; 5 FU Medac; 5 Fluorouracil Biosyn; 5 HU Hexal; Dakota, Fluorouracile; Fluoro Uracile ICN; Fluorouracil GRY; Haemato FU; 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione, 5-fluoro-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antimetabolites
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Immunosuppressive Agents

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyrimidines: 510
    - Pyrimidinones: 71
      - Uracil: 1493
        Fluorouracil: 26711

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)