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carmustine and Optic Neuritis

carmustine has been researched along with Optic Neuritis 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.

Optic Neuritis: Inflammation of the optic nerve. Commonly associated conditions include autoimmune disorders such as MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, infections, and granulomatous diseases. Clinical features include retro-orbital pain that is aggravated by eye movement, loss of color vision, and contrast sensitivity that may progress to severe visual loss, an afferent pupillary defect (Marcus-Gunn pupil), and in some instances optic disc hyperemia and swelling. Inflammation may occur in the portion of the nerve within the globe (neuropapillitis or anterior optic neuritis) or the portion behind the globe (retrobulbar neuritis or posterior optic neuritis).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 53-year-old man with multiple myeloma and plasma cell luekemia developed severe, acute bilateral optic neuroretinitis 8 days after chemotherapy with BCNU, procarbazine, cyclophosphamide, and prednisolone."7.66Optic neuroretinitis in association with BCNU and procarbazine therapy. ( Lennan, RM; Taylor, HR, 1978)
"A 53-year-old man with multiple myeloma and plasma cell luekemia developed severe, acute bilateral optic neuroretinitis 8 days after chemotherapy with BCNU, procarbazine, cyclophosphamide, and prednisolone."3.66Optic neuroretinitis in association with BCNU and procarbazine therapy. ( Lennan, RM; Taylor, HR, 1978)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (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
Lennan, RM1
Taylor, HR1

Other Studies

1 other study available for carmustine and Optic Neuritis

ArticleYear
Optic neuroretinitis in association with BCNU and procarbazine therapy.
    Medical and pediatric oncology, 1978, Volume: 4, Issue:1

    Topics: Carmustine; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Leukemia, Plasma Cell; Male; Middle Aged; Multiple My

1978