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(Created page with "== Introduction == 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a pyrimidine analog and a widely used chemotherapeutic agent. It is primarily employed in the treatment of various cancers, including colorectal, breast, stomach, and pancreatic cancers. As an antimetabolite, 5-FU interferes with the synthesis of DNA and RNA by inhibiting the enzyme thymidylate synthase, which is crucial for DNA replication and repair. This article delves into the pharmacology, mechanism of action, clinical ap...") |
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Topically, 5-FU is used to treat actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell carcinoma. It is formulated as a cream or solution for direct application to the skin lesions. | Topically, 5-FU is used to treat actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell carcinoma. It is formulated as a cream or solution for direct application to the skin lesions. | ||
[[Image:Detail-79627.jpg|thumb|center|Close-up of a vial labeled 5-fluorouracil, with a syringe beside it on a clean, white background.]] | |||
== Side Effects == | == Side Effects == | ||