Definition: 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.
Other names Haemato fu; Fluorouracil Teva Brand; Fluorouracil GRY; Fluoro Uracile ICN; Dakota, Fluorouracile; 5 HU Hexal; 5 Fluorouracil biosyn; 5 Fluorouracil; 5 FU medac; 5 FU Lederle; ribosepharm Brand of Fluorouracil; medac Brand of Fluorouracil; biosyn Brand of Fluorouracil; Teva Brand of Fluorouracil; Roche Brand of Fluorouracil; Riemser Brand of Fluorouracil; Ribofluor; Pharmachemie Brand of Fluorouracil Monosodium Salt; Onkoworks Brand of Fluorouracil; Onkofluor