Mesh term Melphalan
Browse to parent terms:Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
Phenylalanine
Description
An alkylating nitrogen mustard that is used as an antineoplastic in the form of the levo isomer - MELPHALAN, the racemic mixture - MERPHALAN, and the dextro isomer - MEDPHALAN; toxic to bone marrow, but little vesicant action; potential carcinogen.Browse to child terms:
Peptichemio
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