| estramustine | <chemical> A nitrogen mustard linked to estradiol, usually as phosphate; used to treat prostatic neoplasms; also has radiation protective properties. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, alkylating, antineoplastic agent, hormonal, radiation-protective agents. Chemical name: Estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17-diol (17beta)-, 3-(bis(2-chloroethyl)carbamate) (12 Dec 1998) |
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| estramustine phosphate sodium | Estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17-diol(17b)-, 3-[bis(2-chloroethyl)carbamate] 17-(dihydrogen phosphate), disodium salt;an antineoplastic agent that combines the actions of oestrogen and nitrogen mustard in the treatment of carcinoma of the prostate. (05 Mar 2000) |