Synonyms: 5-fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine | floxidine | FUDR®
floxuridine is an approved drug (FDA (1970))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Floxuridine is metabolized to 5-fluorouracil when given by rapid injection, but is converted to floxuridine monophosphate when given as continuous infusion. 5-fluorouracil is considered the active drug.
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