Fluorouracil
Definition
Fluorouracil is a medication that kills cancer cells. It is also known as 5-FU or 5-fluourouracil, and as the brand name Adrucil.
Purpose
5-FU may be used in combination with other chemotherapy agents to treat cancers of the breast, stomach, colon, rectum, and pancreas.
Description
5-FU is a cytotoxic drug. This means that it kills cancer cells. 5-FU kills cells by interfering with the activities of DNA and RNA, which are molecules in the cells important in expressing genetic material.
Recommended dosage
Most frequently, 5-FU is given as an...
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