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| − | Class/mechanism: Nornitrogen mustard (similar to [[Mechlorethamine (Mustargen)|mechlorethamine]]) linked to estradiol. The estradiol component helps the drug to be preferentially delivered to estrogen receptor-positive cells. The mustard component serves as an alkylator and causes DNA crosslinks. Treatment may result in elevated plasma levels of estradiol.<ref name="insert">[http://www.pfizer.com/files/products/uspi_emcyt.pdf Estramustine (Emcyt) package insert]</ref><ref>[[File:Estramustine.pdf | Estramustine (Emcyt) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref> | + | Class/mechanism: Nornitrogen mustard (similar to [[Mechlorethamine (Mustargen)|mechlorethamine]]) linked to estradiol. The estradiol component helps the drug to be preferentially delivered to estrogen receptor-positive cells. The mustard component serves as an alkylator and causes DNA crosslinks. Treatment may result in elevated plasma levels of estradiol.<ref name="insert">[http://www.pfizer.com/files/products/uspi_emcyt.pdf Estramustine (Emcyt) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Estramustine.pdf | Estramustine (Emcyt) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref> |
<br>Route: PO | <br>Route: PO | ||
<br>Extravasation: n/a | <br>Extravasation: n/a | ||
Revision as of 02:58, 20 September 2021
General information
Class/mechanism: Nornitrogen mustard (similar to mechlorethamine) linked to estradiol. The estradiol component helps the drug to be preferentially delivered to estrogen receptor-positive cells. The mustard component serves as an alkylator and causes DNA crosslinks. Treatment may result in elevated plasma levels of estradiol.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]
Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
- Estramustine (Emcyt) package insert[1]
- Estramustine (Emcyt) patient drug information (Chemocare)[3]
- Estramustine (Emcyt) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]
History of changes in FDA indication
- 12/24/1981: Initial FDA approval
Also known as
- Generic name: estramustine phosphate sodium
- Brand names: Emcyt, Estracit, Estram, Estramin, X-Trant