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flucytosine and Arthritis, Rheumatoid

flucytosine has been researched along with Arthritis, Rheumatoid in 1 studies

Flucytosine: A fluorinated cytosine analog that is used as an antifungal agent.
flucytosine : An organofluorine compound that is cytosine that is substituted at position 5 by a fluorine. A prodrug for the antifungal 5-fluorouracil, it is used for the treatment of systemic fungal infections.

Arthritis, Rheumatoid: A chronic systemic disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the collagen fibers in mesenchymal tissues, and by atrophy and rarefaction of bony structures. Etiology is unknown, but autoimmune mechanisms have been implicated.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) associated with pulmonary cryptococcosis which was successfully treated with fluconazole (FCZ) and flucytosine (5-FC) is described."4.78[A case report--pulmonary cryptococcosis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus and review of 44 cases in Japan]. ( Kano, S; Minato, N; Saito, K; Saito, T; Saku, N; Sato, M; Suzuki, N; Takeda, A, 1993)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sato, M1
Saku, N1
Takeda, A1
Suzuki, N1
Saito, T1
Minato, N1
Saito, K1
Kano, S1

Reviews

1 review available for flucytosine and Arthritis, Rheumatoid

ArticleYear
[A case report--pulmonary cryptococcosis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus and review of 44 cases in Japan].
    Ryumachi. [Rheumatism], 1993, Volume: 33, Issue:1

    Topics: Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Cryptococcosis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Fluconazole; Flucytosine;

1993