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Medphalan

Medphalan Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Medphalan Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Medphalan?

An alkylating nitrogen mustard that is used as an antineoplastic in the form of the levo isomer - MELPHALAN, the racemic mixture - MERPHALAN, and the dextro isomer - MEDPHALAN; toxic to bone marrow, but little vesicant action; potential carcinogen.

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