What is another word for fluorouracil?
Pronunciation: [flˈʊ͡əɹəɹˌasɪl] (IPA) 
Fluorouracil is a widely used chemotherapy drug known for its efficacy against various types of cancer. It is also known by various other synonyms like 5-fluorouracil or 5-FU. Another name for fluorouracil is Adrucil, while another brand name is Efudex. It is also sold under the trade name Fluracil. Its chemical formula is C4H3FN2O2 and it belongs to the category of antimetabolites. Being a pyrimidine analogue, fluorouracil works by blocking the formation of DNA in rapidly dividing cancer cells. It is generally used for the treatment of colon cancer, breast cancer, skin cancer, and others.
