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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Carmustine
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Carmustina
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Carmustina
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Synonyms English:
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1,3-Bis(2-Chloroethyl)-1-Nitrosourea
BCNU
BiCNU
FIVB
N,N'-Bis(2-Chloroethyl)-N-Nitrosourea
Nitrumon
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Tree Number:
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D02.654.692.247
D02.948.594.247
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Definition English:
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A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed) |
Pharmacological Action:
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Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
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History Note English:
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73(72)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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2371
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Unique Identifier:
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D002330
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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