Difference between revisions of "Busulfan (Myleran)"

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* 1954-06-26: Initial FDA approval
 
* 1954-06-26: Initial FDA approval
 
*2003-01-23 (oldest label available at Drugs @ FDA): indicated for the palliative treatment of [[Chronic myeloid leukemia|chronic myelogenous (myeloid, myelocytic, granulocytic) leukemia]]. ''(No supporting studies are cited)''
 
*2003-01-23 (oldest label available at Drugs @ FDA): indicated for the palliative treatment of [[Chronic myeloid leukemia|chronic myelogenous (myeloid, myelocytic, granulocytic) leukemia]]. ''(No supporting studies are cited)''
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==History of changes in PMDA indication==
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*2020-03-25: new indication and a new dosage for the conditioning treatment of malignant lymphoma in patients prior to autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation.
  
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==

Revision as of 19:40, 8 June 2023

General information

Class/mechanism: Bifunctional alkylating agent which produces guanine-adenine intrastrand crosslinks, inducing apoptosis.[1][2][3][4]
Route: IV, PO
Extravasation: irritant

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, Medscape,UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Diseases for which it was used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

History of changes in PMDA indication

  • 2020-03-25: new indication and a new dosage for the conditioning treatment of malignant lymphoma in patients prior to autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation.

Also known as

  • Brand names: Busilvex, Busulfex, Myleran

References