Drug Name:Fluorouracil
Drug Class:Antimetabolite
Mechanism of Action:Inhibits thymidylate synthase, leading to DNA damage and cell death
Use:Treatment of various cancers including colorectal, breast, and skin cancer
Side Effects:
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Hand-foot syndrome
  • Myelosuppression
Contraindications:Hypersensitivity to fluorouracil or any component of the formulation
Specialty:
  • Oncology
  • Dermatology