Eribulin mesylate
| Eribulin mesylate | |
|---|---|
| Term | Eribulin mesylate |
| Short definition | ergocalciferol (ER-goh-kal-SIH-feh-rol) A form of vitamin D that helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to build strong bones and teeth. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in plants and yeast. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
eribulin mesylate - (pronounced) (er-eh-BYOO-lin MEH-zih-layt) A drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer and liposarcoma (a type of soft tissue sarcoma) already treated with other anticancer drugs became. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Eribulin mesylate blocks cell growth by stopping cell division and can kill cancer cells. It's a type of antimicrotubule agent. Also called E7389 and Halaven
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