Prednimustine

Prednimustine (pronunciation: pred-ni-mus-tine) is a chemotherapy drug that is used in the treatment of certain types of cancer. It is a combination of two active substances, prednisolone and chlorambucil, and belongs to the group of alkylating agents.

Etymology

The name "Prednimustine" is derived from the names of its two active substances, "prednisolone" and "chlorambucil". The "-mustine" suffix is commonly used for alkylating agents.

Usage

Prednimustine is used in the treatment of various types of cancer, including lymphoma, leukemia, and breast cancer. It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which helps to slow their spread in the body.

Side Effects

Like all chemotherapy drugs, Prednimustine can cause side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and fatigue. More serious side effects can include anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia.

Related Terms

• Chemotherapy
• Cancer
• Prednisolone
• Chlorambucil
• Alkylating agent
• Lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Breast cancer
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Hair loss
• Fatigue
• Anemia
• Neutropenia
• Thrombocytopenia

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Prednimustine
• Wikipedia's article - Prednimustine

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