Procarbazine (Matulane)
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
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Patient drug information
- Procarbazine (Matulane) patient drug information (Chemocare)[3]
- Procarbazine (Matulane) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]
Also known as
Indicarb, Matulane, Natulan, Natulanar, P-Carbazine, P-Carzine, procarbazine HCl Chugaigai, procarbazine hydrochloride