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Fluorouracil (Carac)

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-
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Experts

1. Goldberg, Richard M: 74 articles (01/2021 - 03/2002)
2. Fukushima, Masakazu: 66 articles (01/2017 - 01/2002)
3. Boku, Narikazu: 64 articles (11/2021 - 08/2000)
4. Nagano, Hiroaki: 52 articles (10/2021 - 01/2002)
5. André, Thierry: 51 articles (01/2022 - 01/2003)
6. Van Cutsem, Eric: 51 articles (08/2021 - 04/2002)
7. de Gramont, Aimery: 48 articles (07/2021 - 04/2002)
8. Muro, Kei: 47 articles (03/2022 - 01/2002)
9. Doki, Yuichiro: 46 articles (07/2022 - 09/2002)
10. Mori, Masaki: 44 articles (10/2022 - 11/2008)

Related Diseases

1. Colorectal Neoplasms (Colorectal Cancer)
2. Neoplasms (Cancer)
3. Stomach Neoplasms (Stomach Cancer)
4. Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer)
5. Neoplasm Metastasis (Metastasis)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Leucovorin (Folinic Acid)
2. Cisplatin (Platino)
3. Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin)
4. Irinotecan (Camptosar)
5. Fluorouracil (Carac)
6. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
7. Docetaxel (Taxotere)
8. Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
9. Mitomycin (Mitomycin-C)
10. Methotrexate (Mexate)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
2. Therapeutics
3. Radiotherapy
4. Combination Drug Therapy (Combination Chemotherapy)
5. Adjuvant Chemotherapy