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Chlorambucil (Leukeran) Summary

Description: A nitrogen mustard alkylating agent used as antineoplastic for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and others. Although it is less toxic than most other nitrogen mustards, it has been listed as a known carcinogen in the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (Merck Index, 11th ed)

Also Known As: Leukeran; 4-(Bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)benzenebutanoic Acid; Amboclorin; CB-1348; Chloraminophene Show All >>

Networked: 1141 relevant articles (130 outcomes, 160 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Chlorambucil is Relevant

  1. Nephrotic Syndrome (Syndrome, Nephrotic) : 26 outcomes 8 studies in 76 results
  2. B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) : 22 outcomes 35 studies in 176 results
  3. Membranous Glomerulonephritis (Membranous Nephropathy) : 14 outcomes 10 studies in 44 results
  4. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 12 outcomes 21 studies in 123 results
  5. Lymphoma (Lymphomas) : 8 outcomes 14 studies in 72 results
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Drugs Related to Chlorambucil

  1. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
  2. Prednisone (Sone)
  3. Prednisolone (Predate)
  4. Methylprednisolone
  5. fludarabine
  6. rituximab (Mabthera)
  7. Vincristine (Oncovin)
  8. Procarbazine (Matulane)
  9. Vinblastine (Vinblastine Sulfate)
  10. Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
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Therapies Related to Chlorambucil

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Combination Drug Therapy (Combination Chemotherapy)
  3. Radiotherapy
  4. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  5. Plasmapheresis
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