PHARMACOLOGY 2: Converted to 5-FU (fluorouracil), pyrimidine analog and inhibits DNA synthesis inside the cell.

CAUSES MYELOSUPPRESSION.

Works in all yeast, but THERE IS RESISTANCE.

Doesn’t work in molds or dimorphic.

● Smaller range.

Question

Converted to 5-FU (fluorouracil),  pyrimidine analog and inhibits DNA synthesis inside the cell.

CAUSES MYELOSUPPRESSION.

Works in all yeast, but THERE IS RESISTANCE.

Doesn’t work in molds or dimorphic.

● Smaller range.

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

5-flucytosine (5-FC)

Converted to 5-FU (fluorouracil), pyrimidine analog and inhibits DNA synthesis inside the cell. CAUSES MYELOSUPPRESSION. Works in all yeast, but THERE IS RESISTANCE. Doesn’t work in molds or dimorphic. ● Smaller range.