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carmustine and Dysesthesia

carmustine has been researched along with Dysesthesia in 4 studies

Carmustine: A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
carmustine : A member of the class of N-nitrosoureas that is 1,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)urea in which one of the nitrogens is substituted by a nitroso group.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We describe seven patients who developed symptoms including severe headache, circumoral paresthesia, and facial flushing during high-dose carmustine (BCNU) infusion as part of the preparative regimen for autologous peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplantation for metastatic breast cancer."7.69Headache, circumoral paresthesia, and facial flushing associated with high-dose carmustine infusion. ( Bruton, J; Champlin, R; Ippoliti, C; Mehra, R; Przepiorka, D; Woo, MH, 1997)
"We describe seven patients who developed symptoms including severe headache, circumoral paresthesia, and facial flushing during high-dose carmustine (BCNU) infusion as part of the preparative regimen for autologous peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplantation for metastatic breast cancer."3.69Headache, circumoral paresthesia, and facial flushing associated with high-dose carmustine infusion. ( Bruton, J; Champlin, R; Ippoliti, C; Mehra, R; Przepiorka, D; Woo, MH, 1997)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Otrock, ZK1
Beydoun, A1
Barada, WM1
Masroujeh, R1
Hourani, R1
Bazarbachi, A1
Kempin, S1
Lee, BJ1
Thaler, HT1
Koziner, B1
Hecht, S1
Gee, T1
Arlin, Z1
Little, C1
Straus, D1
Reich, L1
Phillips, E1
Al-Mondhiry, H1
Dowling, M1
Mayer, K1
Clarkson, B1
Woo, MH1
Ippoliti, C1
Bruton, J1
Mehra, R1
Champlin, R1
Przepiorka, D1
Fewer, D1
Wilson, CB1
Boldrey, EB1
Enot, KJ1
Powell, MR1

Reviews

1 review available for carmustine and Dysesthesia

ArticleYear
Combination chemotherapy of advanced chronic lymphocytic leukemia: the M-2 protocol (vincristine, BCNU, cyclophosphamide, melphalan, and prednisone).
    Blood, 1982, Volume: 60, Issue:5

    Topics: Antineoplastic Agents; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Carmustine; Cyclophosphamide;

1982

Trials

1 trial available for carmustine and Dysesthesia

ArticleYear
The chemotherapy of brain tumors. Clinical experience with carmustine (BCNU) and vincristine.
    JAMA, 1972, Oct-30, Volume: 222, Issue:5

    Topics: Astrocytoma; Brain Neoplasms; Carcinosarcoma; Carmustine; Cerebral Angiography; Ependymoma; Evaluati

1972

Other Studies

2 other studies available for carmustine and Dysesthesia

ArticleYear
Transient global amnesia associated with the infusion of DMSO-cryopreserved autologous peripheral blood stem cells.
    Haematologica, 2008, Volume: 93, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alkalosis, Respiratory; Amnesia, Retrograde; Amnesia, Transient Global; Antineoplastic Combin

2008
Headache, circumoral paresthesia, and facial flushing associated with high-dose carmustine infusion.
    Bone marrow transplantation, 1997, Volume: 19, Issue:8

    Topics: Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating; Breast Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast; Carmustine; Cytokine

1997