Gliadel
Active Ingredient(s): Carmustine, BCNUFDA Approved: * September 23, 1996
Pharm Company: * MGI PHARMA INC
Category: Cancer
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Gliadel Overview
Carmustine (bis-chloroethylnitrosourea, BCNU, BiCNU) is a medication used mainly for chemotherapy. It is a nitrogen mustard β-chloro-nitrosourea compound used as an alkylating agent. Contents 1 Description 2 Mechanism of action 3 Uses 4 Implants 5 Production 6 See also 7 References 8 External links Description Carmustine is an orange-yellow solid medication used mainly for chemotherapy. It is a nitrogen mustard β-chloro-nitrosourea compound. Mechanism of action As an alky...
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Carmustine, BCNU
- Implant: 7.7mg
- Injection: 100mg, 100mg/vial
NDC Database Records for Gliadel: (2 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 24338-050 Gliadel 7.7 mg/1 Intracavitary Wafer by Arbor Pharmaceuticals
- 62856-177 Gliadel 7.7 mg/1 Intracavitary Wafer by Eisai Inc.
Other drugs which contain Carmustine, BCNU or a similar ingredient: (2 results)
- BICNU Carmustine, BCNU
- CARMUSTINE, BCNU