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carmustine and Hallucinations

carmustine has been researched along with Hallucinations in 2 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.

Hallucinations: Subjectively experienced sensations in the absence of an appropriate stimulus, but which are regarded by the individual as real. They may be of organic origin or associated with MENTAL DISORDERS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We report two patients who developed visual hallucinations during treatment with vincristine."1.29Visual hallucinations following treatment with vincristine. ( Chapman, CS; Ghosh, K; Murphy, P; Sivakumaran, M; Wood, JK, 1994)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Cordonnier, M1
Ghosh, K1
Sivakumaran, M1
Murphy, P1
Chapman, CS1
Wood, JK1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for carmustine and Hallucinations

ArticleYear
[Visual cortes--is it a concern?].
    Bulletin de la Societe belge d'ophtalmologie, 2007, Issue:304

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Blindness, Cortical; Carmustine; Cathartics; Cholin

2007
Visual hallucinations following treatment with vincristine.
    Clinical and laboratory haematology, 1994, Volume: 16, Issue:4

    Topics: Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Bleomycin; Carmustine; Cyclophosphamide; Doxorubicin

1994