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ALTRETAMINE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
  • Veterinary Drugs
Universal entry(ies)
C9H18N6
formula, see observation
DEF

An antitumor agent which also acts as a chemosterilant for male houseflies and other insects.

OBS

N,N,N',N',N",N"-hexamethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine: the capital letters "N" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C9H18N6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
  • Médicaments vétérinaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C9H18N6
formula, see observation
CONT

L'altrétamine est indiquée dans le traitement palliatif du carcinome de l'ovaire [...]

OBS

Antinéoplasique.

OBS

N,N,N',N',N",N"-hexaméthyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine : Les lettres majuscules «N» s'écrivent en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C9H18N6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
  • Medicamentos veterinarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C9H18N6
formula, see observation
DEF

Fármaco antimetabolito antineoplásico.

OBS

[...] utilizado para el tratamiento de cáncer de ovario, pulmón, mama y de cabeza y cuello, linfomas.

OBS

Fórmula química: C9H18N6

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