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-