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==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
 
*[https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=bf456fc7-3a79-47f7-8acc-600b5e2f0dc2 Busulfan (Myleran) package insert]<ref name="insert"></ref>
 
*[https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=bf456fc7-3a79-47f7-8acc-600b5e2f0dc2 Busulfan (Myleran) package insert]<ref name="insert"></ref>
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*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/busulfan-patient-drug-information Busulfan (Myleran) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/busulfan-patient-drug-information Busulfan (Myleran) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/busulfan-patient-drug-information Busulfan (Myleran) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/busulfan-patient-drug-information Busulfan (Myleran) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
  
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
* 6/26/1954: Initial FDA approval
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*1/23/2003 (earliest label available at Drugs@FDA): indicated for the palliative treatment of [[Chronic myelogenous leukemia|chronic myelogenous (myeloid, myelocytic, granulocytic) leukemia]].
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*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 EMA indication==
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*2003-07-09: EURD
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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==
*'''Brand names:''' Busulfex, Myleran
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==References==
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:41, 13 September 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 EMA indication

  • 2003-07-09: EURD

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