Talk:Flucytosine

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Metabolite carcinogenesis

On the page, there is written (without reference) that:

It is not known if flucytosine is a human carcinogen. The issue has been raised because traces of 5-fluorouracil, which is a known carcinogen, are found in the colon resulting from the metabolization of flucytosine.

However, on the 5-fluorouracil page, there is shown that 5-fluorouracil is a chemotherapy agent, but no mention about its carcinogenic properties at all (which, in context, would definitely seem dubious).

Can someone elaborate on this, please?

Victorcsiky (talk) 16:20, 31 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Facts altered

Certain facts in this article seem to have been altered. Can someone please confirm that the altered versions are correct. If not, please revert the changes.

—gorgan_almighty 14:47, 8 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I, KlausFr, was the author and altered the text. It is correct. Regards Klaus

topical uses

I was prescribed this medicine for treatment of nail fungus. The compounding pharmacy instructs to break open the capsule, mix with a penetrating drug, and apply mixture to nail. Seems to be an off-label use? No mention of this in the article. 66.33.124.61 (talk) 14:36, 6 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]