Ett alkylerande medel med selektiv immunsupprimerande effekt på benmärg. Det har använts för palliativ behandling av kronisk myeloid leukemi. Men trots symtomatisk lindring har ingen permanent förbätt ring uppnåtts. Busulfan är en känd karcinogen.
An alkylating agent having a selective immunosuppressive effect on BONE MARROW. It has been used in the palliative treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (MYELOID LEUKEMIA, CHRONIC), but although symptomatic relief is provided, no permanent remission is brought about. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), busulfan is listed as a known carcinogen.
Myleran
Busulphan — Busulfan Wellcome — Wellcome, Busulfan — Busulfex — Myleran — Myléran — Myelosan — Mylecytan — n-Butane-1,3-di(methylsulfonate) — Glyzophrol