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Fluoropyrimidine at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Fluoropyrimidine? One of a group of substances used to treat cancer. Fluoropyrimidines belong to the family of drugs called antimetabolites. Examples are capecitabine, floxuridine, and fluorouracil (5-FU).

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