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carmustine and Thromboembolism, Venous

carmustine has been researched along with Thromboembolism, Venous 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), there is no consensus on the sequential use of two existing regimens: post-operative Gliadel implantation into the surgical cavity and concomitant temozolomide with radiotherapy followed by adjuvant temozolomide ('Stupp protocol')."4.87The sequential use of carmustine wafers (GliadelĀ®) and post-operative radiotherapy with concomitant temozolomide followed by adjuvant temozolomide: a clinical review. ( Achawal, S; Dixit, S; Hingorani, M; Scott, I, 2011)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Dixit, S1
Hingorani, M1
Achawal, S1
Scott, I1

Reviews

1 review available for carmustine and Thromboembolism, Venous

ArticleYear
The sequential use of carmustine wafers (GliadelĀ®) and post-operative radiotherapy with concomitant temozolomide followed by adjuvant temozolomide: a clinical review.
    British journal of neurosurgery, 2011, Volume: 25, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Brain Neoplasms; Car

2011