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Descriptor English:   Carmustine 
Descriptor Spanish:   Carmustina 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Carmustina 
Synonyms English:   1,3-Bis(2-Chloroethyl)-1-Nitrosourea
BCNU
BiCNU
FIVB
N,N'-Bis(2-Chloroethyl)-N-Nitrosourea
Nitrumon  
Tree Number:   D02.654.692.247
D02.948.594.247
Definition English:   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:   Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
 
History Note English:   73(72) 
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AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects
AG agonists AA analogs & derivatives
AN analysis AI antagonists & inhibitors
BL blood CF cerebrospinal fluid
CS chemical synthesis CH chemistry
CL classification EC economics
HI history IM immunology
IP isolation & purification ME metabolism
PK pharmacokinetics PD pharmacology
PO poisoning RE radiation effects
ST standards SD supply & distribution
TU therapeutic use TO toxicity
UR urine  
Record Number:   2371 
Unique Identifier:   D002330 

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