Fluorouracil
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Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a drug that is used in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites. It is a pyrimidine analog. Its principal use is in colorectal cancer, in which it has been the established form of chemotherapy for decades (platinum-containing drugs are a recent addition).
Capecitabine and gemcitabine are prodrugs that are converted to 5-FU in the tissues. They can be administered orally..
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