What is another word for floxuridine?
Pronunciation: [flˈɒksjʊɹˌɪdiːn] (IPA) 
Floxuridine is an antineoplastic agent commonly used in the treatment of cancer. It is also known by many other names, such as 5-Fluorodeoxyuridine, 5-FUdR and Floxuridine Triphosphate. These are all synonyms for the same chemical compound that are often used interchangeably in scientific literature. Floxuridine functions by inhibiting DNA synthesis and thereby prevents the replication of cancer cells. It has been used in the treatment of different types of cancers, including colorectal, liver, and pancreatic. Despite its efficacy, floxuridine has been associated with adverse side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and liver toxicity.
