Difference between revisions of "Semustine (MeCCNU)"
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==Diseases for which it was used== | ==Diseases for which it was used== | ||
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*[[Colon_cancer_-_historical|Colon cancer]] | *[[Colon_cancer_-_historical|Colon cancer]] | ||
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| − | *'''Generic names:''' MeCCNU, methyl-CCNU | + | *'''Generic names:''' MeCCNU, methyl-CCNU, methyl-lomustine |
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Latest revision as of 00:55, 7 November 2023
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