5-Fluorouracil is an antimetabolite used to treat cancer.
Keyword:
chemotherapy
Keyword:
cancer
Citation of a publication:
L. Fallon III; Acta Crystallogr.,Sect.B., 29,
(1973), 2549
Layman's explanation:
5-Fluorouracil has been used for several decades and is one of the oldest currently used chemotherapy drugs. Two popular forms in use today are Adrucil, an intravenous form, and Efudex, in a skin cream form. 5-Fluorouracil is an antieoplastic antimetabolite, which works by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells by interfering with the production of DNA and RNA by blocking the synthesis of nucleic acids. Unfortunately, it interferes with healthy cells and is an immunosuppressant. The drug is administered by injection, infusion, orally or as a cream to treat colon, rectum, breast, stomach, skin and pancreas cancer. Common side-effects include: reduced red blood cell count, hair loss, loss of appetite, weight loss, headache, and dry and darkening of the skin.
Lab name:
Common molecules
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