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==Also known as== | ==Also known as== | ||
| − | *'''Generic names:''' MeCCNU, methyl-CCNU | + | *'''Generic names:''' MeCCNU, methyl-CCNU, methyl-lomustine |
*'''Brand names:''' Semustina | *'''Brand names:''' Semustina | ||
Revision as of 15:40, 30 July 2020
General information
Class/mechanism: Nitrosourea, alkylates DNA and RNA and may inhibit certain key enzymatic reactions by carbamoylation of amino acids in proteins. Very similar to lomustine, with a methyl group added.
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
Diseases for which it was used
Also known as
- Generic names: MeCCNU, methyl-CCNU, methyl-lomustine
- Brand names: Semustina