- Mechanism of Action
- Unknown, though appears to inhibit DNA synthesis through inhibition of topoisomerase II.
Clinical Use
- Indications
- Certain solid organ and haematologic organ malignancies, as guided by cancer specialists and local guidelines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Adverse Effects
- Bone marrow suppression – leucopaenia / anaemia / thrombocytopaenia
- Nausea / vomiting
- Stomatitis
- Alopecia
- Blue / green discolouration of urine
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