Melphalan

Generic Name
Melphalan
Brand Names
Alkeran, Evomela, Phelinun, Pepaxti
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C13H18Cl2N2O2
CAS Number
148-82-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
Q41OR9510P
Background

Melphalan is a nitrogen mustard or bischloroethylamine type alkylating agent. It was first synthesized in the early 1950s by substituting L-phenylalanine for the methyl group on nitrogen mustard. Melphalan is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and ovarian carcinoma. It is also used for high-conditioning before hematopoietic stem cell transplant. It is...

Indication

Melphalan is indicated for use as a high-dose conditioning treatment prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with multiple myeloma. It is also indicated for the palliative treatment of multiple myeloma and for the palliation of non-resectable epithelial carcinoma of the ovary.
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Associated Conditions
Multiple Myeloma (MM), Unresectable Liver Metastasis, Unresectable Ovarian Cancer (Epithelial)
Associated Therapies
Conditioning regimens for allogeneic stem cell transplantation therapy
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