Fotemustine

Description

Fotemustine is a new nitrosourea reportedly effective in the treatment of disseminated malignant melanoma, with only mild hematological toxicity. Response rate is generally lower in patients with colonic, breast, head and neck cancer.

Originator

Servier (France)

The Uses of Fotemustine

Fotemustine is used in patients malignant gliomas to improve the efficacy of radiotherapy. Used in the treatment of glioblastomas.

What are the applications of Application

Fotemustene is a nitrosourea alkylating agent

Definition

ChEBI: Diethyl (1-{[(2-chloroethyl)(nitroso)carbamoyl]amino}ethyl)phosphonate is a member of the class of N-nitrosoureas that is ethyl diethylphosphonate in the hydrogen at position 1 of the ethyl group attached to the phosphorus has been replaced by a [(2-chloroethyl)(nitroso)carbamoyl]amino group. It is an organic phosphonate, a member of N-nitrosoureas and an organochlorine compound.

brand name

Muphoran