Chlorambucil (Leukeran)

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General information

Class/mechanism: Nitrogen mustard, alkylating agent. Interferes with DNA replication and induces apoptosis through accumulation of p53 in the cytosol and downstream activation of the apoptosis promoter Bax.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Diseases for which it is established

Diseases for which it is used

Diseases for which is was used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

History of changes in EMA indication

  • 1956-09-14: EURD

Also known as

  • Brand names: Chloraminophene, Chlorambusil, Chlorobutin, Chlorbutin, Leukeran, Linfoxan

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