| melphalan | <chemical> An alkylating nitrogen mustard that is used as an antineoplastic in the form of the levo isomer - melphalan, the racaemic mixture - merphalan, and the dextro isomer - medphalan; toxic to bone marrow, but little vesicant action; potential carcinogen. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, alkylating, carcinogens. Chemical name: L-Phenylalanine, 4-(bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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