Fluorouracil

Generic Name
Fluorouracil
Brand Names
Actikerall, Carac, Efudex, Fluoroplex, Tolak
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C4H3FN2O2
CAS Number
51-21-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
U3P01618RT
Background

A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the thymidylate synthetase conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid.

Indication

For the topical treatment of multiple actinic or solar keratoses. In the 5% strength it is also useful in the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinomas when conventional methods are impractical, such as with multiple lesions or difficult treatment sites. Fluorouracil injection is indicated in the palliative management of some types of cancer, including ...

Associated Conditions
Actinic Keratosis (AK), Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma, Verruca (Warts), Hyperkeratotic actinic keratosis
Associated Therapies
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Study of AB598 Monotherapy and Combination Therapy in Participants With Advanced Cancers

First Posted Date
2023-06-06
Last Posted Date
2024-12-05
Lead Sponsor
Arcus Biosciences, Inc.
Target Recruit Count
87
Registration Number
NCT05891171
Locations
🇺🇸

Mayo Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Mayo Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Affinity Health Hope and Healing Cancer Services, LLC, Hinsdale, Illinois, United States

and more 11 locations

Testing Pump Chemotherapy in Addition to Standard of Care Chemotherapy Versus Standard of Care Chemotherapy Alone for Patients With Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: The PUMP Trial

First Posted Date
2023-05-17
Last Posted Date
2024-11-05
Lead Sponsor
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Target Recruit Count
408
Registration Number
NCT05863195
Locations
🇺🇸

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Aventura, Aventura, Florida, United States

🇺🇸

UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Coral Gables, Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Deerfield Beach, Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States

and more 36 locations

Neoadjuvant Treatment of Tislelizumab Combined Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma :A Single-arm, Prospective, Phase II Trial

First Posted Date
2023-05-17
Last Posted Date
2023-07-17
Lead Sponsor
Weijia Fang, MD
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT05862168
Locations
🇨🇳

First affiliated hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

Study of Hydroxychloroquine With FOLFIRI and Bevacizumab in DTP-high Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

First Posted Date
2023-05-06
Last Posted Date
2024-02-09
Lead Sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto
Target Recruit Count
155
Registration Number
NCT05843188
Locations
🇨🇦

Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

🇨🇦

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Study of AK119 and AK 112 With or Without Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer Patients

First Posted Date
2023-05-06
Last Posted Date
2023-05-06
Lead Sponsor
Akeso
Target Recruit Count
72
Registration Number
NCT05846867
Locations
🇨🇳

Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China

Cadonilimab Plus FOLFOXIRI and Bevacizumab as First Line Therapy for Metastatic MSS Colorectal Cancer

First Posted Date
2023-05-03
Last Posted Date
2023-11-15
Lead Sponsor
Fujian Cancer Hospital
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT05839470
Locations
🇨🇳

Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Adaptive Radiation in Anal Cancer

First Posted Date
2023-05-01
Last Posted Date
2024-07-11
Lead Sponsor
Columbia University
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT05838391
Locations
🇺🇸

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, United States

A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Phase III Clinical Trial of Leucogen Versus Placebo on Leukocyte and Platelet Whole-course Management Assisted by PFLL Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Stage IV, Recurrent or Metastatic NPC

First Posted Date
2023-03-22
Last Posted Date
2023-03-22
Lead Sponsor
Sun Yat-sen University
Target Recruit Count
132
Registration Number
NCT05780294
Locations
🇨🇳

Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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