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US brand names:Ancotil Cream
Converted to 5-fluorouracil by fungal cytosine deaminase, inhibiting thymidylate synthase and RNA/DNA synthesis.
Topical formulation for cutaneous fungal infections. Less toxic than systemic form. Resistance develops quickly — combine with other antifungals.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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