Answer
Capecitabine is converted through several enzymatic steps into the cytotoxic substance 5-fluorouracil (5-FU).
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- Capecitabine Dr. Reddy's 500 mg Film-Coated TabletsDr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 11Document updated
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