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==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: Purine analog, antimetabolite.  Nelarabine is metabolized to the cytotoxic deoxyguanosine analogue, 9-β-Darabinofuranosylguanine (ara-G), which is eventually converted to ara-GTP.  ara-GTP is incorporated into DNA and leads to inhibition of DNA synthesis and cell death.<ref name="insert">[https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/021877s001lbl.pdf Nelarabine (Arranon) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Nelarabine.pdf|Nelarabine (Arranon) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
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Class/mechanism: Purine analog, antimetabolite.  Nelarabine is metabolized to the cytotoxic deoxyguanosine analog, 9-β-Darabinofuranosylguanine (ara-G), which is eventually converted to ara-GTP.  ara-GTP is incorporated into DNA and leads to inhibition of DNA synthesis and cell death.<ref name="insert">[https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/021877s001lbl.pdf Nelarabine (Arranon) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Nelarabine.pdf|Nelarabine (Arranon) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref>
 
<br>Route: IV
 
<br>Route: IV
 
<br>Extravasation: [[neutral]]
 
<br>Extravasation: [[neutral]]
  
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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
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Latest revision as of 00:14, 6 July 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Purine analog, antimetabolite. Nelarabine is metabolized to the cytotoxic deoxyguanosine analog, 9-β-Darabinofuranosylguanine (ara-G), which is eventually converted to ara-GTP. ara-GTP is incorporated into DNA and leads to inhibition of DNA synthesis and cell death.[1][2]
Route: IV
Extravasation: neutral

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, or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

History of changes in EMA indication

  • 2007-08-22: Initial authorization as Atriance

History of changes in Health Canada indication

History of changes in PMDA indication

Also known as

  • Code name: 506U78
  • Brand names: Arranon, Atriance

References