Flucytosine
- Generic Name
- Flucytosine
- Brand Names
- Ancobon
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C4H4FN3O
- CAS Number
- 2022-85-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- D83282DT06
- Background
A fluorinated cytosine analog that is used as an antifungal agent.
- Indication
For the treatment (in combination with amphotericin B) of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of Candida (septicemia, endocarditis and urinary system infections) and/or Cryptococcus (meningitis and pulmonary infections).
- Associated Conditions
- Candidiasis, Candidiasis, Systemic, Cryptococcal infections, Fungal Infections, Fungal endocarditis, Meningitis, Fungal, Septicemia, Urinary tract infection fungal, Disseminated Cryptococcosis
- Associated Therapies
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