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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==

Revision as of 01:06, 27 June 2024

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

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Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 1981-12-24: Initial FDA approval

History of changes in EMA indication

  • 1971-09-02: EURD

Also known as

  • Generic name: estramustine phosphate sodium
  • Brand names: Emcyt, Estracit, Estram, Estramin, X-Trant

References