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Drug Name | Fluorouracil |
Trade Name | Adrucil |
Synonyms | 5-FU |
Drug Descriptions |
Adrucil (fluorouracil) is an antimetabolite chemotherapeutic agent, which interferes with DNA and RNA synthesis thereby preventing cancer cell growth and is FDA approved for colorectal, breast, stomach, and pancreatic cancer (FDA.gov). |
DrugClasses | Chemotherapy - Antimetabolite 14 |
CAS Registry Number | 51-21-8 |
NCIT ID | C505 |