Definition of uridine - National Cancer Institute Drug Dictionary

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A nucleoside consisting of uracil and D-ribose and a component of RNA. Uridine has been studied as a rescue agent to reduce the toxicities associated with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), thereby allowing the administration of higher doses of 5-FU in chemotherapy regimens. Check for or using this agent. ()

Abbreviations:		UR Urd

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