(from the article `drug`) Flucytosine (5-FC) is unique in that it becomes active only when converted to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) by an enzyme, cytosine deaminase, found in fungi ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/f/39
<chemical> A fluorinated cytosine analog that is used as an antifungal agent. ... Pharmacological action: antifungal agents, antimetabolites. ... Chemical name: 2(1H)-Pyrimidinone, 4-amino-5-fluoro- ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(floo-si´to-sēn″) an antifungal agent used in the treatment of severe candidal and cryptococcal infections. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
a synthetic whitish crystalline powder, CHFNO, with antifungal activity, used in the treatment of systemic and eye fungal infections caused by susceptible strains of Candida or Cryptococcus. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/flucytosine