Cloretazine
(klor-EH-tuh-zeen)A drug used to treat acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
Other uses[edit | edit source]
It is also being studied in the treatment of several other types of cancer.
Mechanism of action[edit | edit source]
It blocks cell growth by damaging the cell’s DNA and may kill cancer cells.
Classification[edit | edit source]
It is a type of alkylating agent.
Other names[edit | edit source]
Also called laromustine and Onrigin.
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