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what is '5-fluorouracil (5-fu)'?

Definition for 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)

Fluorouracil (5-FU or f5U) is a pyrimidine analog , which is used as a drug in the treatment of cancer . It belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites . It is typically administered with leucovorin . more

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