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Carmustine

Generic Name
Carmustine
Brand Names
Bicnu, Gliadel, Carmustine medac (previously Carmustine Obvius)
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C5H9Cl2N3O2
CAS Number
154-93-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
U68WG3173Y

Overview

A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

Background

A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

Indication

For the treatment of brain tumors, multiple myeloma, Hodgkin's disease and Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.

Associated Conditions

  • Astrocytoma
  • Brain Stem Gliomas
  • Ependymoma
  • High Grade Glioma: Glioblastoma (GBM)
  • Medulloblastomas
  • Metastatic Brain Tumors
  • Mycosis Fungoides (MF)
  • Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Glioma
  • Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
  • Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Refractory Multiple Myeloma
  • Refractory Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Clinical Trials

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Posted
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Sponsor
2007/05/11
Phase 2
Completed
2007/02/23
Phase 2
Completed
2006/10/16
Phase 2
Completed
2006/08/15
Phase 2
Completed
2006/07/10
Phase 2
Completed
2006/07/10
Phase 2
Completed
2006/06/29
Phase 2
Completed
2006/04/24
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
European Inter-group Cooperation on Childhood and Adolescent Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
2006/01/30
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
Kentuckiana Cancer Institute
2006/01/25
Phase 2
Terminated

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