Term Name: capecitabine
Synonyms: (1-(5-Deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-fluoro-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-4-pyrimidinyl)-carbamic acid pentyl ester, 5'-deoxy-5-fluoro-N-[(pentyloxy)carbonyl]cytidine, Capecitabin, capecitabina, capecitabine, capecitabinum, pentyl 1-(5-deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-fluoro-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-4-pyrimidinecarbamate, Pentyl [1-(5-deoxy-beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-5-fluoro-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyrimidin-4-yl]carbamate, Xeloda
Definition: A carbamate ester that is cytidine in which the hydrogen at position 5 is replaced by fluorine and in which the amino group attached to position 4 is converted into its N-(penyloxy)carbonyl derivative. Capecitabine is a antineoplastic agent used in the treatment of cancers.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:31348]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: carbamate ester cytidines organofluorine compound
has_role: antimetabolite antineoplastic agent prodrug