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continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil

Japan Clinical Oncology Group · Phase 3 active Small molecule

continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil is a pyrimidine analog Small molecule drug developed by Japan Clinical Oncology Group. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Adjuvant treatment of colon cancer, Treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.

5-fluorouracil is a thymidylate synthase inhibitor that disrupts DNA synthesis and function.

5-fluorouracil is a thymidylate synthase inhibitor that disrupts DNA synthesis and function. Used for Adjuvant treatment of colon cancer, Treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.

At a glance

Generic namecontinuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil
SponsorJapan Clinical Oncology Group
Drug classpyrimidine analog
Targetthymidylate synthase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

5-fluorouracil works by inhibiting thymidylate synthase, an enzyme necessary for DNA synthesis. This leads to the disruption of DNA replication and function, ultimately causing cell death in rapidly dividing cancer cells.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil

What is continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil?

continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil is a pyrimidine analog drug developed by Japan Clinical Oncology Group, indicated for Adjuvant treatment of colon cancer, Treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.

How does continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil work?

5-fluorouracil is a thymidylate synthase inhibitor that disrupts DNA synthesis and function.

What is continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil used for?

continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil is indicated for Adjuvant treatment of colon cancer, Treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.

Who makes continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil?

continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil is developed by Japan Clinical Oncology Group (see full Japan Clinical Oncology Group pipeline at /company/japan-clinical-oncology-group).

What drug class is continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil in?

continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil belongs to the pyrimidine analog class. See all pyrimidine analog drugs at /class/pyrimidine-analog.

What development phase is continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil in?

continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil?

Common side effects of continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil include Mucositis, Diarrhea, Leukopenia, Stomatitis, Nausea.

What does continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil target?

continuous infusion of 5-fluorouracil targets thymidylate synthase and is a pyrimidine analog.

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