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altretamine and Multiple Myeloma

altretamine has been researched along with Multiple Myeloma in 3 studies

Altretamine: A hexamethyl-2,4,6-triamine derivative of 1,3,5-triazine.

Multiple Myeloma: A malignancy of mature PLASMA CELLS engaging in monoclonal immunoglobulin production. It is characterized by hyperglobulinemia, excess Bence-Jones proteins (free monoclonal IMMUNOGLOBULIN LIGHT CHAINS) in the urine, skeletal destruction, bone pain, and fractures. Other features include ANEMIA; HYPERCALCEMIA; and RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Hexamethylmelamine (280 mg/m2) daily for 21 days every 28 days was given, with prednisone 75 mg on days 1-7, to patients with multiple myeloma failing to respond to, or relapsing from, previous therapy."7.66Hexamethylmelamine and prednisone in the treatment of refractory multiple myeloma. ( Bartolucci, AA; Cohen, HJ, 1982)
"Hexamethylmelamine (280 mg/m2) daily for 21 days every 28 days was given, with prednisone 75 mg on days 1-7, to patients with multiple myeloma failing to respond to, or relapsing from, previous therapy."3.66Hexamethylmelamine and prednisone in the treatment of refractory multiple myeloma. ( Bartolucci, AA; Cohen, HJ, 1982)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Durie, BG1
Salmon, SE1
Cohen, HJ1
Bartolucci, AA1
Oken, MM1
Lenhard, RE1
Tsiatis, AA1
Glick, JH1
Silverstein, MN1

Reviews

1 review available for altretamine and Multiple Myeloma

ArticleYear
The current status and future prospects of treatment for multiple myeloma.
    Clinics in haematology, 1982, Volume: 11, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Altretamine; Anemia; Bacterial Infections; Bone Neoplasms; Cyclophosphamide; Do

1982

Trials

1 trial available for altretamine and Multiple Myeloma

ArticleYear
Contribution of prednisone to the effectiveness of hexamethylmelamine in multiple myeloma.
    Cancer treatment reports, 1987, Volume: 71, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Altretamine; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Synergism; Drug Therapy,

1987

Other Studies

1 other study available for altretamine and Multiple Myeloma

ArticleYear
Hexamethylmelamine and prednisone in the treatment of refractory multiple myeloma.
    American journal of clinical oncology, 1982, Volume: 5, Issue:1

    Topics: Altretamine; Bone Marrow; Digestive System; Drug Evaluation; Drug Resistance; Drug Therapy, Combinat

1982