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Record 1 2011-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C6H14O6S2
formula, see observation
C6H14S2O6
formula, see observation
DEF

A bifunctional cytotoxic alkylating agent, 1,4-butanediol dimethanesulfonate, an antineoplastic agent unrelated to the nitrogen mustards; used primarily for treatment of chronic granulocytic leukemia and also polycythemia vera and myeloid metaplasia; the major side effect is bone marrow depression.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H14O6S2 or C6H14S2O6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H14O6S2
formula, see observation
C6H14S2O6
formula, see observation
DEF

Poudre cristalline, insoluble dans l'eau, peu soluble dans l'alcool utilisé entre autres dans le traitement de la leucémie myéloïde.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H14S2O6 ou C6H14O6S2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H14O6S2
formula, see observation
C6H14S2O6
formula, see observation
DEF

Fármaco alquilante antineoplásico.

OBS

[...] utilizado para el tratamiento de la leucemia mielógena crónica, y neoplasia de la médula ósea.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H14O6S2 o C6H14S2O6

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