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Revision as of 02:36, 27 February 2015

Also known as Busulfex.

General information

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

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 6/26/1954: Initial FDA approval

References