Difference between revisions of "Carmustine (BCNU)"
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Class/mechanism: Nitrosourea, alkylates DNA and RNA, inhibits several key enzymatic processes by carbamoylation of amino acids in proteins.<ref name="insert">[http://packageinserts.bms.com/pi/pi_bicnu.pdf Carmustine (BiCNU) package insert]</ref><ref>[[Media:Carmustine.pdf | Carmustine (BiCNU) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref> | Class/mechanism: Nitrosourea, alkylates DNA and RNA, inhibits several key enzymatic processes by carbamoylation of amino acids in proteins.<ref name="insert">[http://packageinserts.bms.com/pi/pi_bicnu.pdf Carmustine (BiCNU) package insert]</ref><ref>[[Media:Carmustine.pdf | Carmustine (BiCNU) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref> | ||
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|Becenun | |Becenun | ||
|BiCNU | |BiCNU | ||
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|Carmubris | |Carmubris | ||
|Carmustin Bcnu | |Carmustin Bcnu | ||
|Gliadel | |Gliadel | ||
|Gliadel Wafer | |Gliadel Wafer | ||
+ | |- | ||
|Leucerom | |Leucerom | ||
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|Nitrourean | |Nitrourean | ||
|Nitrumon | |Nitrumon |
Revision as of 02:16, 29 October 2013
General information
Class/mechanism: Nitrosourea, alkylates DNA and RNA, inhibits several key enzymatic processes by carbamoylation of amino acids in proteins.[1][2]
Route: IV
Extravasation: vesicant/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, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]
Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
- Carmustine (BiCNU) patient drug information (Chemocare)[3]
- Carmustine (BiCNU) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]
History of changes in FDA indication
- 3/7/1977: Initial FDA approval
Also known as
Precise Name: Carmustine (RXCUI 2105)
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BCNU | Becenun | BiCNU | bischloroethylnitrosourea | Carmubris | Carmustin Bcnu | Gliadel | Gliadel Wafer |
Leucerom | Nitrourean | Nitrumon |