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==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: Hydrazine derivative, alkylator; exact mechanism not understood.  May inhibit transmethylation of methionine methyl groups to tRNA, interfering with protein, RNA, and DNA synthesis.  May also directly damage DNA.<ref name="insert">[http://www.matulane.com/pdf/prescribe-info.pdf Procarbazine (Matulane) package insert]</ref><ref>[http://hemonc.org/docs/packageinsert/procarbazine.pdf Procarbazine (Matulane) package insert (locally hosted backup)]</ref>
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Class/mechanism: Hydrazine derivative, alkylator; exact mechanism not understood.  May inhibit transmethylation of methionine methyl groups to tRNA, interfering with protein, RNA, and DNA synthesis.  May also directly damage DNA.<ref name="insert">[http://www.matulane.com/pdf/prescribe-info.pdf Procarbazine (Matulane) package insert]</ref><ref>[https://hemonc.org/docs/packageinsert/procarbazine.pdf Procarbazine (Matulane) package insert (locally hosted backup)]</ref>
 
<br>Route: PO
 
<br>Route: PO
 
<br>Extravasation: n/a
 
<br>Extravasation: n/a
  
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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
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*[[Follicular lymphoma]]
 
*[[Follicular lymphoma]]
 
*[[Glioblastoma]]
 
*[[Glioblastoma]]
*[[Hodgkin lymphoma]]
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*[[Classical Hodgkin lymphoma]]
 
*[[Low-grade glioma]]
 
*[[Low-grade glioma]]
 
*[[Mantle cell lymphoma]]
 
*[[Mantle cell lymphoma]]
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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
* 7/22/1969: Initial FDA approval
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* 1969-07-22: Initial FDA approval
*Uncertain date: Approved for use in combination with other anticancer drugs for the treatment of stage III and IV [[Hodgkin lymphoma|Hodgkin's disease]]. Matulane is used as part of the MOPP (nitrogen mustard, vincristine, procarbazine, prednisone) regimen. ''(Based on Young et al. 1973a, Kolygin 1976, possibly others)''
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*Uncertain date: Approved for use in combination with other anticancer drugs for the treatment of stage III and IV [[Classical Hodgkin lymphoma|Hodgkin's disease]]. Matulane is used as part of the MOPP (nitrogen mustard, vincristine, procarbazine, prednisone) regimen. ''(Based on Young et al. 1973a, Kolygin 1976, possibly others)''
 
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==History of changes in EMA indication==
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*1966-10-07: EURD
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==
 
*'''Code names:''' NCI-C01810, Ro 4-6467/1
 
*'''Code names:''' NCI-C01810, Ro 4-6467/1
*'''Generic names:''' ibenzmethyzin hydrochloride, ibenzmethyzine hydrochloride, P-Carbazine, procarbazine hydrochloride
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*'''Generic names:''' ibenzmethyzin hydrochloride, ibenzmethyzine hydrochloride, procarbazine hydrochloride
*'''Brand names:''' Indicarb, Matulane, Natulan, Natulanar, P-Carzine
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*'''Brand names:''' Indicarb, Matulane, Natulan, Natulanar, P-Carbazine, P-Carzine
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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[[Category:Follicular lymphoma medications]]
 
[[Category:Follicular lymphoma medications]]
 
[[Category:Glioblastoma medications]]
 
[[Category:Glioblastoma medications]]
[[Category:Hodgkin lymphoma medications]]
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[[Category:Classical Hodgkin lymphoma medications]]
 
[[Category:Low-grade glioma medications]]
 
[[Category:Low-grade glioma medications]]
 
[[Category:Mantle cell lymphoma medications]]
 
[[Category:Mantle cell lymphoma medications]]
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[[Category:FDA approved in 1969]]
 
[[Category:FDA approved in 1969]]
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[[Category:EMA approved in 1966]]
 
[[Category:WHO Essential Cancer Medicine]]
 
[[Category:WHO Essential Cancer Medicine]]

Latest revision as of 00:09, 6 July 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Hydrazine derivative, alkylator; exact mechanism not understood. May inhibit transmethylation of methionine methyl groups to tRNA, interfering with protein, RNA, and DNA synthesis. May also directly damage DNA.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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

Diseases for which it was used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 1969-07-22: Initial FDA approval
  • Uncertain date: Approved for use in combination with other anticancer drugs for the treatment of stage III and IV Hodgkin's disease. Matulane is used as part of the MOPP (nitrogen mustard, vincristine, procarbazine, prednisone) regimen. (Based on Young et al. 1973a, Kolygin 1976, possibly others)

History of changes in EMA indication

  • 1966-10-07: EURD

Also known as

  • Code names: NCI-C01810, Ro 4-6467/1
  • Generic names: ibenzmethyzin hydrochloride, ibenzmethyzine hydrochloride, procarbazine hydrochloride
  • Brand names: Indicarb, Matulane, Natulan, Natulanar, P-Carbazine, P-Carzine

References