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carmustine and Thromboembolism

carmustine has been researched along with Thromboembolism 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.

Thromboembolism: Obstruction of a blood vessel (embolism) by a blood clot (THROMBUS) in the blood stream.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Twenty-three patients with metastatic melanoma were treated with combination therapy consisting of dacarbazine (220 mg/m2) and cisplatin (25 mg/m2) iv daily for 3 days every 3 weeks, carmustine (150 mg/m2) iv every 6 weeks, and tamoxifen (10 mg) orally twice daily."3.67Combination chemotherapy and hormonal therapy in the treatment of malignant melanoma. ( Bellet, RE; Berd, D; Mastrangelo, MJ; McClay, EF, 1987)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (50.00)18.7374
1990's2 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Schenk, H1
Fereberger, W1
Falkson, CI1
Falkson, G1
Falkson, HC1
Uys, A1
Keren-Rosenberg, S1
Becker, JC1
Winkler, B1
Klingert, S1
Bröcker, EB1
McClay, EF1
Mastrangelo, MJ1
Bellet, RE1
Berd, D1

Trials

1 trial available for carmustine and Thromboembolism

ArticleYear
FIVB plus GM-CSF in metastatic colorectal cancer.
    Investigational new drugs, 1994, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Carmustine; Colorectal Neoplasms; Diarrhea; Drug Evaluation; Drug Interactions; Female;

1994

Other Studies

3 other studies available for carmustine and Thromboembolism

ArticleYear
[Acute disorders of hemostasis].
    Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1984, Jul-31, Volume: 134, Issue:13-14

    Topics: Antithrombin III; Autoimmune Diseases; Blood Coagulation Disorders; Blood Platelets; Carmustine; Dis

1984
Antiphospholipid syndrome associated with immunotherapy for patients with melanoma.
    Cancer, 1994, Mar-15, Volume: 73, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antibodies, Antinuclear; Antibodies, Antiphospholipid; Antineoplastic Combined Chemothe

1994
Combination chemotherapy and hormonal therapy in the treatment of malignant melanoma.
    Cancer treatment reports, 1987, Volume: 71, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Carmustine; Cisplatin; Dacarbazine; Fem

1987