Fluoro - Uracil

Fluoro and uracil are two drugs used in chemotherapy. Fluoro is an analogue of the pyrimidine base uracil, which interacts with cell DNA, causing mutations and preventing cell division. Uracil is also used in the treatment of tumors, but in lower doses.

Fluoro, like uracil, is used to treat cancer of the breast, uterus, stomach and intestines. It can cause serious side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and leukopenia. Skin damage and