Pharmacologic Substance
mannomustine
Subclass of:
Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
Definitions related to mannomustine:
  • A nitrogen mustard derivative that cross-links with DNA, causing inhibition of DNA synthesis. It may be used to treat certain cancers, but may cause a higher incidence of leukemia and a dose-related incidence of lung tumors in animals.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Nitrogen mustard derivative alkylating agent used as antineoplastic. It causes severe bone marrow depression and is a powerful vesicant.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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