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Flucytosine
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Definition
: A fluorinated cytosine analog that is used as an antifungal agent.
Pharmacological Action
Antifungal Agents
;
Antimetabolites
Other names
5-
Fluorocytosine; Roche Brand of Flucytosine; ICN Pharmaceuticals Brand of Flucytosine; Dermatech Brand of Flucytosine; CSP Brand of Flucytosine; Ancotil; Ancobon; Allphar Brand of Flucytosine; Alcobon
Drugs
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:
FLUCYTOSINE
;
ANCOBON
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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N(4)-
hydroxy-
5-
fluorocytosine
18014-44-3
Flucytosine/*analogs & derivatives.
Biochim Biophys Acta 1993 Apr 29;1173(1):39-48