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carmustine and Hypocalcemia

carmustine has been researched along with Hypocalcemia in 1 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.

Hypocalcemia: Reduction of the blood calcium below normal. Manifestations include hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, Chvostek's sign, muscle and abdominal cramps, and carpopedal spasm. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We investigated the feasibility of escalating doses of dacarbazine (DTIC) in combination with high-dose cyclophosphamide, carmustine, and etoposide (CBV) given with autologous stem-cell transplantation in 33 patients with relapsed or refractory lymphoma or multiple myeloma."9.07Phase I trial of dacarbazine with cyclophosphamide, carmustine, etoposide, and autologous stem-cell transplantation in patients with lymphoma and multiple myeloma. ( Adkins, DR; Boldt, D; Freytes, CO; Irvin, R; Kuhn, J; LeMaistre, CF; Lyons, R; Roodman, GD; Salzman, D; Smith, L, 1994)
"We investigated the feasibility of escalating doses of dacarbazine (DTIC) in combination with high-dose cyclophosphamide, carmustine, and etoposide (CBV) given with autologous stem-cell transplantation in 33 patients with relapsed or refractory lymphoma or multiple myeloma."5.07Phase I trial of dacarbazine with cyclophosphamide, carmustine, etoposide, and autologous stem-cell transplantation in patients with lymphoma and multiple myeloma. ( Adkins, DR; Boldt, D; Freytes, CO; Irvin, R; Kuhn, J; LeMaistre, CF; Lyons, R; Roodman, GD; Salzman, D; Smith, L, 1994)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Adkins, DR1
Salzman, D1
Boldt, D1
Kuhn, J1
Irvin, R1
Roodman, GD1
Lyons, R1
Smith, L1
Freytes, CO1
LeMaistre, CF1

Trials

1 trial available for carmustine and Hypocalcemia

ArticleYear
Phase I trial of dacarbazine with cyclophosphamide, carmustine, etoposide, and autologous stem-cell transplantation in patients with lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1994, Volume: 12, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Carmustine; Combined Modali

1994