Flusine Tablets

AU:B3 D01AE21(WHO)J02AX01(WHO) UK:POM(Prescription only)US:℞-only 4-amino-5-fluoro-1,2-dihydropyrimidin-2-one 2022-85-7Y 3366 DB01099Y 3249Y D83282DT06 D00323Y CHEBI:5100Y ChEMBL1463Y DTXSID3023059 Interactive image Nc1[nH]c(=O)ncc1F InChI=1S/C4H4FN3O/c5-2-1-7-4(9)8-3(2)6/h1H,(H3,6,7,8,9)YKey:XRECTZIEBJDKEO-UHFFFAOYSA-NY Flucytosine, also known as5-fluorocytosine(5-FC), is anantifungal ​​​‍​​‍​​​​‍​​‍‍medication.It is specifically used, together withamphotericin B, for seriousCandidainfectionsandcryptococcosis.It may be used by itself or with other antifungals forchromomycosis.Flucytosine is usedby mouthand byinjection into a vein. Common side effects includebone marrow suppression, loss of appetite,diarrhea, vomiting, andpsychosis.Anaphylaxisand otherallergic reactionsoccasionally occur.It is unclear if use inpregnancyis safe for the baby.Flucytosine is in the fluorinatedpyrimidine analoguefamily of medications.It works by being converted intofluorouracilinside the fungus, which impairs its ability tomakeprotein. Flucytosine was first made in 1957.It is on theWorld Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.It is not available in much of thedeveloping world.